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-It's a Bugaboo Tuesday…what's bothering Bill today?-Also, SONG OF THE DAY (sponsored by Sartor Hamann Jewelers): "Knock Three Times" - Tony Orlando & Dawn (1970)Show sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today's show opens with more of a free-talk segment, moving from doing what you love to understanding the Machiavellian principle of ruling a people through both love and fear. Both can work, but, of the two, fear is preferred. This rolls right into the ongoing problem Democrats are having with a recalcitrant President Biden. Jake Tapper from CNN seems to be enjoying playing the part of a real journalist over the last several days. He is actually delving into facts and playing fair. I don't know how long it will last, but it's fun to watch. The Wall Street Journal printed a piece saying the German leadership was aware of Biden's physical failings as far back as a 2022 meeting. On the flip side, those already running the show need to protect their boss at all costs. They want to keep control and refuse to admit what we all know. Spokesman John Kirby tells CNN that Joe is lucid, clear, direct and in command of the context and the information. In fact, hailing Biden as the Adult among adults in the room, he later tells the White House Press Corps that Biden will soon be doing a “Big Boy” press conference. This same phrase is then echoed by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. How emasculating is that? The Democrat Party is only interested in absolute power. They don't care about Joe. They only care about staying in power forever. Look back over the last few years if not the last 10-15 and ask yourself which party is really going after “democracy.” Censorship, lawfare, kicking opponents of the ballot and throwing opponents in jail is something the Democrats have been using and pushing just to stay in power. There was a secret meeting in Washington, D.C. about replacing Joe Biden. One representative who walked out, when asked if they were all on the same page, said no. When asked to clarify, he said there were not even in the same book. We then continue with the Parkinsonism discussion. First, on NBC NOW, Dr. Tom Pitts, a Parkinson's expert, was discussing Joe's symptoms. It's a sobering discussion. This relates to the press finding out a Parkinson's doctor by the name of Dr. Kevin Cannard has visited the White House 10 times in the past year. This led to a heated discussion yesterday with Karine Jean-Pierre and CBS's Ed O'Keefe. To lighten things up a bit, we dive into a parody song from my good buddy Jim Gossett. Singing in the voice of President Obama, we get a variation of “Knock Three Times.” Polling isn't good for Joe, but, to be honest, with all that's happening it should be a lot worse. It goes to show the Democrats are going to cheat as much as they can. Which leads us to the SAVE Act, trying to make law that only Americans can vote in elections. The President said he would veto it and Democrat leadership is doing all they can to block it. That says it all, doesn't it? Speaker Mike Johnson says what we all already know. The Democrats have pushed the open borders to flood the country with people they want to vote for them. And, that is what I have been telling you for a very long time, now. Take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. You can also support the show by visiting my Patreon page!

The legendary entertainer Tony Orlando. He has achieved fifteen Top 40 hits, two Platinum albums, three Gold albums, and millions of copies sold. He won two American Music Awards and a People's Choice Award for Best Male Entertainer. He is best known for his Five #1 hit records: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round The Ole Oak Tree,” “Knock Three Times,” “Candida,” “My Sweet Gypsy Rose” and “He Don't Love You (Like I Love You).” “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” was the #1 Billboard Song of the Year for 1973 and went on to become the theme song for Tony Orlando and an anthem for hope, reunion, and renewal in America. He also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to commemorate his outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry. And outstanding they are! Tony is finishing up on his Farewell Tour and to the delight of his countless fans, Tony will continue hosting his beloved hit radio program Saturday Nights with Tony Orlando on 77 WABC Music Radio, which airs in New York, and surrounding states. We discuss his time with Clive Davis, the creation of Dawn, the hit songs, his friendship with Freddie Prinze, the phenomenon of 'Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around the Old Oak Tree' and more!   #entertainment #entertainer #entertainmentnews #celebritynews #celebrity #tonyorlando #freddieprinze #robinwilliams #clivedavis #hitsongs #hitsong #USO #bobhope #thetonightshow #varietyshow #tvshow 

The legendary entertainer Tony Orlando. He has achieved fifteen Top 40 hits, two Platinum albums, three Gold albums, and millions of copies sold. He won two American Music Awards and a People's Choice Award for Best Male Entertainer. He is best known for his Five #1 hit records: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round The Ole Oak Tree,” “Knock Three Times,” “Candida,” “My Sweet Gypsy Rose” and “He Don't Love You (Like I Love You).” “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” was the #1 Billboard Song of the Year for 1973 and went on to become the theme song for Tony Orlando and an anthem for hope, reunion, and renewal in America. He also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to commemorate his outstanding achievements in the entertainment industry. And outstanding they are! Tony is finishing up on his Farewell Tour and to the delight of his countless fans, Tony will continue hosting his beloved hit radio program Saturday Nights with Tony Orlando on 77 WABC Music Radio, which airs in New York, and surrounding states. We discuss his time with Clive Davis, the creation of Dawn, the hit songs, his friendship with Freddie Prinze, the phenomenon of 'Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around the Old Oak Tree' and more!   #entertainment #entertainer #entertainmentnews #celebritynews #celebrity #tonyorlando #freddieprinze #robinwilliams #clivedavis #hitsongs #hitsong #USO #bobhope #thetonightshow #varietyshow #tvshow 

By the end of 1970 Three Dog Night was in the middle of their most prolific and successful period of their career.  The group would land 21 Billboard Top 40 hits between 1969 and 1975 with three of these taking the top slot.  The group was formed by three vocalists in 1967 - Chuck Negron, Cory Wells, and Danny Hutton.  The other members of the band for this album are Mike Allsup on guitar, Joe Schermie on bass, Jimmy Greenspoon on keyboards, and Floyd Sneed on drums.  All of the instrumentalists in the band also provide backing vocals on at least one of the songs from the album.Naturally is the fifth album from the band and the second released in 1970.  Three singles from the album entered the Billboard top 20, with "Joy to the World" topping the charts.  As with contemporaries like the Beach Boys and Crosby, Stills, and Nash, you get an abundance of vocal harmonies with Three Dog Night.  Given the origins with three vocalists, perhaps this is not surprising.Three Dog Night takes its name from the Australian Outback, and how the Aborigines would keep warm at night by sleeping with a dingo - dogs native to the continent.  A very cold evening would be known as a three-dog night.  While the group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000, they have not yet been inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Much of their work was composed by others, and this has been used as an excuse for their lack of recognition.Three Dog Night continues to produce music today, though Danny Hutton is the only original member still with the group.  Wayne takes us through this album for today's podcast. One Man BandThe first single released from the album went to number 19 on the Billboard charts.  The lyrics describe a man who wants to be the only one for his lover - her one man band.  There are great close harmonies and work on the Hammond organ in this one.Joy to the WorldThe big hit from the album went to number 1 on the Billboard charts and remained there for six weeks.  It was not expected to be a hit, but was instead expected to just be a "filler" song for the album with nonsensical but catchy lyrics.  Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor Hoyt Axton wrote the song.  Chuck Negron is the lead singer on this hit.LiarRuss Ballard of Argent wrote this song, and released it as Argent's first single off their self-titled album.  While that version did not chart, the Three Dog Night rendition went to number 7 on the Billboard charts, benefitting from its release after their number 1 hit with "Joy to the World."  The haunting lyrics describe a relationship in trouble.I Can Hear You CallingThis song leads off the album and appears as the B-side to "Joy to the World," but was never released as a single itself.  The funky grooves feature heavy use of the Hammond organ and a big drum beat.  The lyrics reflect a person who keeps getting called on the phone by a lover he has left behind.   ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Main theme from the television series “H.R. Pufnstuf”This odd children's show from Sid and Marty Krofft left the airwaves in October 1970.  STAFF PICKS:Fire and Rain by James TaylorRob starts off the staff picks with this soft rock hit.  Taylor wrote the song after the suicide of a friend.  It was the second single from Taylor's second album, "Sweet Baby James."   It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.It Don't Matter to Me by BreadBruce brings us another soft hit.  Bread was a soft rock group formed and fronted by David Gates, along with Jimmy Griffin and Rob Royer.  Gates, a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, ran in the same circles as Leon Russell in Tulsa bar bands before moving to California.  The song reflects an openness in the singer's relationship, wanting only the best for his love.Knock Three Times by Dawn Lynch features a group which would later be known as Tony Orlando and Dawn.  Orlando was working as an executive at April-Blackwood Music, and released the song without listing his name to protect his position from accusations of a conflict of interest.  The song went to number 1.  The lyrics reflect a secret romance between a man and his neighbor from the floor below.Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go by Bettye LaVetteWayne's staff pick is a bit of a James Brown song with a female voice.  Bettye LaVette came out of Detroit but was signed by Atlantic Records rather than their competitors in Detroit, Motown Records.  LaVette is a long time singer of blues, soul, and R&B starting in the early 60's and continuing today.  This song is about letting loose and having a good time living in the moment. COMEDY TRACK:Bridget the Midget by Ray StevensWe wrap up the podcast with the comedy stylings of Ray Stevens singing about Bridget the Midget, the Queen of the Blues. 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L. Russell Brown writes hit songs. He is one of the greatest songwriters of the rock era. His catalogue includes two massive hits for Tony Orlando and Dawn - “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” and “Knock Three Times”. “Yellow Ribbon” is one of the most recorded songs of all time and has taken on another life as a song of hope for returning veterans and others. He also wrote “C'mon Marianne” for The Four Seasons, “Sock It To Me Baby” for Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, and many others. His songs have been recorded by Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Lesley Gore, Johnny Mathis and Donny Osmond. And at 83 he's got a hit record on the charts with “Every Chance I Get I Want You In The Flesh” by Dan Auerbach. My featured song is “Right Now”. Spotify link. ---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------“MILES BEHIND”, Robert's first album, was recorded in 1994 but was “lost” for the last 30 years. It's now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more. Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!” Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------‘THE SINGLES PROJECT” is Robert's new EP, featuring five of his new songs. The songs speak to the ups and downs of life. From the blissful, joyous “Saturday Morning” to the darker commentary of “Like Never Before” and “The Ship”. “This is Robert at his most vulnerable” (Pop Icon Magazine)Reviews: “Amazing!” (Top Buzz Magazine)“Magical…A Sonic Tour De Force!” (IndiePulse Music)“Fabulously Enticing!” (Pop Icon Magazine)“A Home Run!” (Hollywood Digest)Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.Click here for song videos—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

Story: knock three times Author: wtfmulder Rating: GA Site link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/13444374 Read by: Annie Summary: Scully doesn't bother knocking. Used by the author's permission. The characters in these works are not the property of the Audio Fanfic Podcast or the author and are not being posted for profit.

Tony Orlando is one of the true giants of the entertainment business. He's had 5 #1 singles, 19 Top 40 hits, 4 Gold albums, he's one of Billboard's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, one of the Top 10 biggest selling recording artists of all time, 3x winner of the American Music Awards, 2x winner of the People's Choice Awards, host of one of the highest rated and longest running TV shows, and a big supporter of U.S. veterans. Tony and I discuss his magnificent career and he tells some of the greatest stories about some of the stars he has known and worked with. And of course we do a Songfest featuring some of his greatest hits including “Candida”, “Knock Three Times” and “Tie A Yellow Ribbon”. A true gem!My featured song in this episode is “New York City Groove” from the album Made In New York by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link here. —--------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------“MILES BEHIND”, Robert's first album, was recorded in 1994 but was “lost” for the last 30 years. It's now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more. Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!” Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------‘THE SINGLES PROJECT” is Robert's new EP, featuring five of his new songs. The songs speak to the ups and downs of life. From the blissful, joyous “Saturday Morning” to the darker commentary of “Like Never Before” and “The Ship”. “This is Robert at his most vulnerable” (Pop Icon Magazine)Reviews: “Amazing!” (Top Buzz Magazine)“Magical…A Sonic Tour De Force!” (IndiePulse Music)“Fabulously Enticing!” (Pop Icon Magazine)“A Home Run!” (Hollywood Digest)Listener Reviews:Saturday Morning:”A neat and simply happy song!””It's so cute and fun. It's describing a world I wish I lived in every day!”Like Never Before:”Great message!””Great song, very perceptive lyrics!”Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.Click here for song videos—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with Tony at:www.TonyOrlando.comInstagram- @officialtonyorlandoTwitter-@Tony OrlandoFacebook-Facebook.com/officialtonyorlandoConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comPGS Store - www.thePGSstore.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com

NOW YOU CAN CLICK ON THE TIMELINE TO FIND YOUR FAVORITE SEGMENT(S) OR LISTEN TO THE WHOLE SHOW! Please check out our full TWO-HOUR radio show, or snippets contained within, from Wednesday, October 11, 2023, wherein we discussed: 0:00 - Hello, Introduction, Update, and Today's Show Details 4:43 - "Arrogant Al" Entered the Fray! 5:35 - Al's Question for Paul - Too Few Say "Thank You" - Why Is That? 8:50 - LIVE SINGING Segment, wherein the CHO Singing Group, including "Cannabis Carl, "Hicksville Harry", and "Operatic Olivier" came in to sing, "Ready to Take a Chance Again", by Barry Manilow. As Al always says, what could possibly go wrong? 25:26 - Part 1 of Paul's Interview With GINA MUNDY 54:05 - NAME THAT TUNE Segment, helped along by "Hicksville Harry", with three songs by LOU RAWLS 1:06:03- Part 2 of Paul's Interview With GINA MUNDY 1:35:18 - LIVE SINGING Segment, wherein the CHO Singing Group, including "Cannabis Carl, "Hicksville Harry", and "Operatic Olivier" came in to sing, "Knock Three Times", by Tony Orlando and Dawn. As Al always says, what could possibly go wrong? 1:58:15 - What does Al Mean by the "Wrong Women"? As a reminder, you can catch all of our live shows on Wednesdays at 11:00 am (ET) on "Impact Radio USA", through the following site: http://www.ImpactRadioUSA.com (click on LISTEN NOW) (NOTE: Each live show is also repeated at 8:00 p.m. on the same day, and 5:00 am on the next day) Enjoy!

NOW YOU CAN CLICK ON THE TIMELINE TO FIND YOUR FAVORITE SEGMENT(S) OR LISTEN TO THE WHOLE SHOW! Please check out our full TWO-HOUR radio show, or snippets contained within, from Wednesday, October 11, 2023, wherein we discussed: 0:00 - Hello, Introduction, Update, and Today's Show Details 4:43 - "Arrogant Al" Entered the Fray! 5:35 - Al's Question for Paul - Too Few Say "Thank You" - Why Is That? 8:50 - LIVE SINGING Segment, wherein the CHO Singing Group, including "Cannabis Carl, "Hicksville Harry", and "Operatic Olivier" came in to sing, "Ready to Take a Chance Again", by Barry Manilow. As Al always says, what could possibly go wrong? 25:26 - Part 1 of Paul's Interview With GINA MUNDY 54:05 - NAME THAT TUNE Segment, helped along by "Hicksville Harry", with three songs by LOU RAWLS 1:06:03- Part 2 of Paul's Interview With GINA MUNDY 1:35:18 - LIVE SINGING Segment, wherein the CHO Singing Group, including "Cannabis Carl, "Hicksville Harry", and "Operatic Olivier" came in to sing, "Knock Three Times", by Tony Orlando and Dawn. As Al always says, what could possibly go wrong? 1:58:15 - What does Al Mean by the "Wrong Women"? As a reminder, you can catch all of our live shows on Wednesdays at 11:00 am (ET) on "Impact Radio USA", through the following site: http://www.ImpactRadioUSA.com (click on LISTEN NOW) (NOTE: Each live show is also repeated at 8:00 p.m. on the same day, and 5:00 am on the next day) Enjoy!

In this final episode of Season three, Siobhan Kiernan from the class of 2021 speaks with Sean O'Connor from the class of 1992. As a fundraiser and member of the Holy Cross Annual Fund Team, Siobhan talks with Sean about his accomplished career in fundraising. Today, he continues to make a difference as the Chief Development Officer at the National Audubon Society. Their conversation gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to support the nonprofit organizations that we love. The Holy Cross mission of serving others is central to the work that they do. As people foreign with others, their careers modeled the idea of doing well while doing good. Interview originally recorded in August 2022. --- Sean: When I'm being reflective of the relationship between the effort and the work that I've applied my daily profession to the outcome, it completely aligns with my worldview of actually helping other people and helping organizations and helping the world. Whether it's through art, or healthcare or science or human rights or conservation, I feel pretty good about that. Maura: Welcome to Mission Driven, where we speak with alumni who are leveraging their Holy Cross education to make a meaningful difference in the world around them. I'm your host, Maura Sweeney, from the class of 2007, Director of Alumni Career Development at Holy Cross. I'm delighted to welcome you to today's show. In this final episode of Season three, Siobhan Kiernan from the class of 2021 speaks with Sean O'Connor from the class of 1992. As a fundraiser and member of the Holy Cross Annual Fund Team, Siobhan talks with Sean about his accomplished career in fundraising. After a year in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Sean accepted a role raising funds for a small Catholic school on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Thanks to the support and encouragement of some Holy Cross alumni, he accepted a position with CCS fundraising, which brought his fundraising overseas and greatly expanded the scope of his work. Today, he continues to make a difference as the Chief Development Officer at the National Audubon Society. Their conversation gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to support the nonprofit organizations that we love. The Holy Cross mission of serving others is central to the work that they do. As people foreign with others, their careers modeled the idea of doing well while doing good. Siobhan: Hello everyone. My name is Siobhan Kiernan and I am a 2021 Holy Cross grad, and current member of the Holy Cross Fund Team. And I'm joined here with Sean O'Connor. Hello, how are you? Sean: Hi Siobhan. Good to see you again. Siobhan: Yeah, you too. Where are you zooming from? Sean: I'm zooming from Goldens Bridge, New York, which is Northern Westchester County near Bedford and North Salem. Siobhan: Nice. Oh my gosh. I'm zooming from New York City, so... Sean: Oh wow. Whereabouts? Siobhan: In like little... I'm on the Upper East Side right now. It's where I grew up. Sean: Oh, that's right. I grew... For a while. I lived on 83rd and third when I did all this. Siobhan: Oh yes, we talked about this. Sean: Yeah, right. Siobhan: Oh, that's awesome. Are you from New York? Sean: No, I actually grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts where there's a school called Holy Cross, is there I think. And I in that way was born at St. Vincent Hospital and then grew up really in Holden, Massachusetts, which is just north of Worcester. And I went to Wachusett Regional High School. And I know your next question is why I don't have an accent, but for some reason I dropped the Worcester accent. When I went to Holy Cross, actually, ironically, I think my accent started to go away. Siobhan: They ironed it out of you. Sean: They must have ironed it out of me, yes. I could put on the Worcester accent, but only under severe pressure. Siobhan: That's so funny. I've been told that I don't have a New York accent either. Sean: No, you don't. Siobhan: So I guess there's something about Holy Cross and taking out accents. So you kind of really just started this, I guess, but why Holy Cross? I mean, I know you're from Worcester, but some people I know probably wouldn't have wanted to go to a school in their hometown. So why did you stay, and what about Holy Cross made you want to go there? Sean: It is a family school. For me, my grandfather was class of '31 and my father was class of '66. My uncle was class of '62. I think even have one of my other father's relatives went there. And so I always had heard about Holy Cross. And I lived on campus, I didn't commute even though I was about 10 miles away from Worcester, or from home rather. But it was obviously one of the most important decisions I made as a young person. And then probably, in truth, is probably the best school I got into when I was applying for colleges. That was another part as well. Siobhan: No, but that worked out. The one thing I love about Holy Cross is that you can feel very much away even if you are local. Sean: Right. Siobhan: I have friends who lived off campus and I remember I always lived on campus and my thought process was, you have your whole life to live outside the gates of Mt. St. James. Why would you want to go now? Sean: Right, for sure. But I enjoyed it. It was great. Siobhan: Yeah. So what was your time on campus? What did you do? What did you major in? What activities did you like to do? Sean: I was a history major, and I took my academics semi-seriously, I think. I'm a lifelong reader and I probably am still interested in history and read a lot of William Durant history surveys when I'm on the plane on a tarmac or something like that. So I still enjoy learning, but I spent a lot of time on extracurricular activities. I didn't play sports, and maybe once in a while would play a soccer pickup game if one existed. But I was involved in the radio station, I was the station manager for a year. Siobhan: Oh cool. Sean: And a DJ. And then I was involved, I think in one of the campus activity boards, I think my senior year. Is it called SS or something? I'm trying to remember then what the acronym was. Siobhan: Or is it CAB? I mean, today I think it's probably the equivalent. Sean: Something like that. I would put on concerts at Hogan. I did one concert. I think I almost got kicked off campus because I did not go through the proper channels of getting permits and things like that. So I learned a lot at college about doing things like that. We had a band called The Mighty, Mighty Boss Tones playing in the basement, which was a fun, legendary show. And then when I was at the station, radio station, we did a kind of benefit concert for the Worcester Coalition for the Homeless in Worcester. There was a band named Fugazi that we brought up to Worcester and did a show, which is fun. So we did some fun stuff connecting Worcester where I grew up to Holy Cross. I was also a resident assistant in the Mulledy basement. So yeah, it was a fun four years. Siobhan: Wow. So you mentioned you were a history major. I'm always curious, because I did economics, why history? And did you have a favorite class? Sean: I kind of go back and forth between really US history and European history or world history. And I did take an African history class, which is pretty influential. Professor David O'Brien was my advisor and he's kind of a labor and Catholic historian. And I still am interested in labor history. I can get really geeky I suppose, about history. I just really do enjoy it in terms of understanding patterns and issues and big issues that we're facing now as a country, and what are the historical analogs, and what has happened in the past that informs where you are right now. And all my family were English majors or our English majors. I think my daughter is an English, is going to become an English major, not a history major. My son was a poly sci major at Bucknell and a film major. But history is, I just enjoy it. And I go back and forth. I probably read more non-US history these days, but it's an escapism too for me. Dealing with everything else, it's kind of fun to read about the Age of Enlightenment or something like that, and just learn about different thinkers and different parts of history that you weren't aware of. And then if you get really excited, you can go deep on those things and get really geeky. Siobhan: I took one history class in Holy Cross, and I found that I almost felt like an investigator, like a detective, which as an economics major it is... That's a different way of thinking. So actually I have a lot of respect for the history department. Cause you very much have to tell a story, and really unpack documents and things. And I think that's... Sean: Yeah, for sure. Siobhan: And you mentioned your professor. I always love to hear about, because the school is so small and the community is so great. Is there anyone that comes to mind who had a meaningful impact on you at Hogan? Sean: Academically, David Chu, who is my accounting professor, and I just didn't do as well in accounting, but that taught me a lot about the importance of studying, actually. There was a professor Whall when I took my early survey class in history, which kind of awakened me to academic writing in a different way. And I lifeguarded at the pool, so got to hang out with the late Barry Parenteau who just passed away. And that was fun times there. And then some of the student life people, I think Dean Simon, I'm trying to remember his name, but he was the one that I worked with a little bit in my senior year. He was the Student Life Dean, if I remember correctly, out of Hogan. And then actually career advisors towards the end. I think one of the more influential people in my career, if we segue into that section, is this John Winters, who is there as a career advisor who really got me on the pathway of where I am right now. Siobhan: Oh, fabulous. Actually, that was a great segue. That was actually my next question was going to be, could you just take me through from commencement to where you are? Sean: Sure. Siobhan: Your journey. I did look into your bio a little bit and you had a very vast career so far, but I want to hear about it from you, your whole journey. Sean: So when I got out of school, I remember second semester, senior year, gosh knows what you're going to do. But I think I interviewed, think at some advertising agency, Leo Burnett, that has historically hired Holy Cross grads and did not get the interview. But I was able to go to Chicago for that all day interview, which was kind of fun. Get to stay in the fancy hotel for the first time. And then when I got out of school I ended up going to Jesuit Volunteer Corps. So I did the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in the northwest and was stationed, or placed, I guess is the language in Auburn, Washington, which is between Seattle and Tacoma. And my placement, or my job, the volunteer job was working at a residential youth shelter for physically and sexually abused kids. And I was doing that for a year. And so my job was to take to care of them, drive them to school, make them dinner, take them on field trips, and then talk to them. And then, learning what it meant to be a social worker and would write about my day and my interactions to help the therapists and the psychologists who are helping them connect the dots about what issues they were facing. They were typically there for a couple of weeks. It was transitional short term, before they might have been between foster placements or they might have been just removed from the home. And the state was trying to figure out what to do with them. So it was a very eye-opening experience, making $20 a week living in a community in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. But that moment I was actually really interested in understanding how nonprofits were financed. I was like, all right, so how did they actually get the money to do the work? How does it actually work? So I was able to understand a little bit about the particular organization I was volunteering at. It was called Auburn Youth Resources. And they would receive a lot of money from the King County, which is the local county outside of Seattle. But the philanthropy piece, that people would give them money was relatively small. And anyways, it was, it's an opportunity for me to think about that. I wanted to do good but also do well. And I think a lot of this has to do with Holy Cross, but also that my parents or both teachers. My brother's a teacher, my sister's a teacher, my other sister who went to Holy Cross works in nonprofits as well, she was class of '95. So I think that, my family upbringing and combined with Holy Cross in terms of its ethos of men and women for others, I think really kind of pushed me into this career, which wasn't really a career back then. I don't know if you want me to keep going, but when I got back from the year of volunteer work and I came back to the East Coast, I didn't know what I wanted to do. I lived in Worcester, outside of Worcester. I thought I wanted to move to Boston where, because I was nearby that was a big city, or move to Washington DC where a lot of my roommates were and friends. But John Winter in the Career Center said, did you ever think about development? And I said, what's development? And we talked more about it, what that actually meant. And he connected me with a guy named Pat Cunningham, who I think is class of '85. And Pat Cunningham worked in New York City, and at the time he worked for the Archdiocese of New York. And the program there was that they were trying to help small Catholic parochial schools become sustainable. So small Catholic schools in New York City were always a big deal for helping teach kids and families who didn't have a lot of money, but get a good education. The outcomes were terrific. Typically, a lot of the kids went on to college. But the financial model was becoming challenging, because the religious communities who would tend to teach at those schools was diminishing. So they would have to hire lay teachers, you don't have to pay a Sister as much as you have to pay a layperson. So I think that caused like, oh my goodness, tuition is not covering the cost. And so they were trying to figure out a way could they raise money? Like private high schools, like St. John's in Shrewsbury or St. John's in Danvers, as BC High or Notre Dame Academy, they tend to raise money from their alums or parents. Pat Cunningham's job was to figure that out with some parochial schools in New York. There was a philanthropist who just passed away a couple of years ago, a guy named Richard Gilder, who was a Jewish, who founded a company Gilder, Gagnon, & Howe. Anyways, he believed in Catholic education and funded a lot of these schools. He believed in the outcomes and giving back in the community. And so he was essentially underwriting director and development positions. So the salary that a director of development would require. So there was an opportunity for me to work at a school called St. Columba Elementary School, which is on 25th between eighth and ninth without any experience at 23 years old. Siobhan: Is it still there? Sean: It is still there. But unfortunately, the school is closed and is now probably a private or a charter school. It Is the school... Had a couple famous alums, Whoopi Goldberg, graduated from... it's the school Whoopi Goldberg graduated from St. Columba, and as well as a singer from the sixties and seventies, Tony Orlando went to St. Colo. He's a guy who sang Tie A Yellow Ribbon and Knock Three Times. You ever hear those songs? No. Knock three times on the ceiling. Siobhan: Maybe. Sean: Yeah. I don't want to sing it. So what I had to do is work with the sisters and figure out a way to help raise money. And I learned a ton. It was fun. I started talking to some of the colleagues who were doing the similar work in the city, and we created a consortium of colleagues, I think we called it ourselves development, gosh, I forgot what we called it. Ourselves like Development Resources, Development Resource Group, I think DRG maybe. In any case, we would meet and just try to do some brainstorming and figure out how to solve problems. And we actually got some funding to actually help our little mini consortium. And I was there for about a year. It was fun. Siobhan: And then I know that you also did some foundation work, correct? Sean: Yeah. So after what? So I was doing that for a year, and then I had heard about this big company called CCS Fundraising and it's called... At the time it was called Community Counseling Service. And it's still around. It's a big, big fundraising company. And at the time, back when I was there, it's probably quadrupled since I was working there. Any case, we didn't have any money at St. Columba for professional development. So there was this big conference in New York called Fundraising Day in New York. And it is held every, it's the third Friday of June every year. So it's like a one day, it's one of the biggest fundraising conferences in New York. But to go to it, you know, it's like $600 or something like that. And we didn't have any money at St. Columba to do that. And so there was a scholarship opportunity. So if I wrote an essay to the committee that they would send scholarships out. So I wrote an essay to the committee and they underwrote my admission. So I was able to go to the event. And at the event I ran into an executive at CCS Fundraising and talked to him. He encouraged me to apply to CCS, which I did. And then I got a job with CCS Fundraising, which really did change my career for the good. And they sent me all around the world and helped train me in fundraising. And it was great. I was there for a long, long time. And that's where I did do some foundation work. So to continue on that, so when I got to CCS, I went to Yorkshire, England to do some work for the Diocese of Leeds and raise money there. So essentially CCS as a company that would get hired by nonprofits to actually help them raise money. Siobhan: Like a consultant. Sean: A hundred percent like a consultant. And it's weird because you'd be 24 years old or 25 years old and you're a consultant. And I remember a lot of my family friends is like, what do you know? You're just a kid. And there was a lot of truth in that, because I didn't know what I was doing. But the way the model worked at CCS was that they would train you, and there was actually different levels of consulting. And actually modern consulting firms like McKinsey have a similar model where you have the partners who are the thought leaders, and the business development people who actually find the clients. And they just need people to do the work. And those are the directors, the associate directors who essentially just took direction from the leadership. And in the case of going to the Diocese of Leeds, my charge was to work with parishes and coordinate, manage, design and execute what I would call mini-campaigns for each of those parishes. So I would go to the priest, I would orient the priest on the plan, we'd recruit a leadership team and go out and raise money. It was a very, very difficult assignment, but I learned a lot about resilience and persuasion and problem-solving and persistence and all that stuff, because it was a very intense five or six months. But it was fun. Get to live in Yorkshire in the middle of the winter when you're 24, 25 years old. That was great. Siobhan: I was going to say, that also just sounds really cool because you kind of get to dabble in so many different types of advancement. I know in development, I remember when I first learned about it, I was like, oh, that's like for schools. And I'm like, wait, no. There's fundraising for hospitals and political campaigns and nature organizations, which I want to get to eventually. Sean: And human rights organizations or arts and cultural groups. I think that that's a really good point, Siobhan, because where I got really lucky was that I, and it really serves me well right now at this stage in my career that I have a very diverse set of experiences and what we call multi-sector kind of experience. I'm not just a higher ed fundraiser, I've done every single type of nonprofit fundraising. And when you do that, you get to see where the commonalities are, and what the challenges are. Everything from a museum on Japanese sculptor named Isamu Noguchi, or to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in Long Island, with Dr. Watson, who just basically discovered DNA. So I've been very blessed with having been exposed, and working with very different kinds of organizations. And I know that at this point in my life, there's not a lot of people who have that kind of experience. And so that kind of becomes my professional marker, I guess. So the person who's done a lot of big complex organizations, but also a lot of small organizations too. Siobhan: So I have two questions on that. The first is, it's a soft question. In all of those different types of fundraising, which was your favorite, I guess what kind of fundraising was most enjoyable for you? Sean: I do the arts and cultural world because I find the board and the people to be very interesting and fun to work with. It is perhaps the hardest sector to work on because a lot of what we do is 400 billion is given away by people and corporations and foundations every year. And the top sector, it's religion, is probably the largest recipient of philanthropy, healthcare and education come in pretty close after that. So you're going to get a lot, it's not saying it's easier to raise money in higher ed, in healthcare, but in some ways it is because in healthcare it typically centers around solving a problem or the so-called grateful patient. "Dr X saved my life, I'm going to give him all my money or a lot of my money" and higher education is "professor Y saved my life and got me on the right path, so I'm going to give money there." Arts and cultural tends to be not necessarily the top priority people. It could be second or third or maybe sometimes fourth. And so it's harder sometimes, but I find it to be more interesting. And then in terms of my most enjoyable experience, probably when I worked in London again in 2000, when I got to do some work with the International Accounting Standards Board, which sounds very boring, but the job was very exciting because what the job was, was to raise money for an organization that was trying to harmonize accounting standards around the world. Siobhan: Oh, cool. Sean: I got to travel around Europe to actually interview executives on their willingness to support this cause, this kind of new plan. And it was just fun working on that kind of scale. One of the great things about this, that I've enjoyed about my career is that I have to learn about every kind of thing. I'm not an expert on accounting, but I have to be able to have a conversation about it. I'm not an expert on art museums, but I have to be able to at least have a conversation about it. And here at Audubon, I'm not an ornithologist, but I have to be able to talk about climate change and the importance of eelgrass in San Francisco Bay. Because what I'm doing is representing these organizations, and serving as the middle person between philanthropy and good causes. And that's on thing I think my profession's about. It's not about asking for money, in a weird way. It's really about creating an environment where you create opportunities for people who have money, who want to give away money, to do it in a way that they feel comfortable doing it. Siobhan: No, I feel the same way, especially in connecting with alums. It's not about asking them for money. It's about what did you love about Holy Cross and how can you support that again? Sean: Exactly. Siobhan: But you mentioned Audubon. And I just, so again, with advancement just being so vast, if I'm being honest, I didn't know that such an organization existed. When I saw that that's where you work, I was like, oh my God, of course that would exist. Sean: I'm going to have to do more work then, Siobhan to make sure you hear about this. Siobhan: But it makes sense. Birds are so important, and the environment is such, no pun intended, but a hot topic right now. But how did you, I guess, find that organization and what brought you there? Sean: Yeah. Siobhan: Is that one of your passions too? Is the environment something that strikes... Sean: It is, I think certainly climate change and birds over time. The truth is that they found me and reached out to me. And then, right now at this stage of my career, I think when I was a little younger... And I have some advice about careers too, but, and this is what I share with people, is that you really do want to go to a place where the people, you kind of vibe with the people that you're going to work with. I think mission is very important, but as you're building a career, it's very important to find people that believe in you, give you the resources to be successful in where you can learn. At Audubon, at this stage of my career, because I have a leadership role, I can control some of those things. I can control the type of culture I'm trying to create with my team, and which I think is very, very important for fundraisers. For fundraisers to stay, is actually understanding what makes motivates fundraisers and what motivates development. Because I think a lot of this is, there's some similar aspects I think to a really good fundraising personality. But Audubon, I think the reason why I'm here is because they wanted to grow. And one of the things I've learned about my career recently is that there's some people who are comfortable in a status quo environment. And then there's some people who just like to build things. And I'm certainly in the ladder, and part of this is because of my consulting background. I like to solve problems, and figure out a way to grow. I know that sounds like every organization wants to do that, but not necessarily. Because I think in order to do that, there has to be an alignment between the board and the leadership of the organization, and actually a really good case of why growth is needed. And then of course they need to invest. So you need to spend money to raise money. All those elements were in place when I was talking to Audubon about five and a half years ago with leadership. So if I see alignment between the Chair of the Board and the CEO, and if they kind of align with the Chief Development Officer or the person who's in charge of raising money, that's when really great things can happen. Because this is never, in my view, a money issue. There's plenty of money in this world right now. This is always a strategy problem. How are we getting the money? How are we telling our story? Do we have the mechanical pieces in place? Do we have the right people? Are they trained? Do we have the right leadership in place? Those are the things that staff ultimately control. And if they are in the right spot, and doing it the right way, the money should come. It's very difficult to get all that stuff figured out. And that's really, at the end of the day, that's what the work is. Is that I think good fundraisers have a vision for what the word will look like or feel like. At any given day, I know what kind of meeting I'm trying to design between a board member and my CEO, and I know what I want them to say and I know who I want in the room. So I'm always trying to get to that point. Not as easy as it sounds, because it just takes time to get all those things in place, and to make sure that the conversation's happening. And making sure you have answers to all the questions that funders want. So for instance, at Audubon we're... Bezos gives a wait a lot of money for climate, we spend a lot of time trying to figure out how to make that approach happen the right way. I don't want need to digress, but that's a lot of it how I think of it. Siobhan: No, and that's awesome. Actually, so I have a few questions that are going in different directions, so I'll see if I can loop them all together. So the first one is, I guess, what keeps you in this work? What drives your day? What kept your passion in the work that you're doing? Sean: Well, yeah, there were times, I remember in 2000, 2001 during the first dot com boom, I remember I would've been about 30 or so, there was a lot of people in my peer group trying to go to dotcom and early in internet stage companies. And I did talk to some people, this is after I got back from London. And I remember talking to some, what I would call philtech. Phil, P H I L technology, so philanthropy technology companies that were starting at that time and ultimately did not pursue them. And then on occasion, during the late two thousands or before the 2008 recession, could I parlay this experience into some kind of for-profit thing? I think ultimately, what kept me is, which is what you hear when you hear people give career advice when you're younger is, and I think there's a lot of truth to this, is if you actually like what you do and eventually you become good at it, then everything else takes care of itself. So I really do like what I'm doing, and I've become pretty good at it. And so then everything else takes care of itself. And being intentional about the different moves you make. And because designing a career is... I'm not saying it's a full-time job, but you cannot approach that casually. You have to be attainable about it. And what I mean by that is that whenever you go to an organization, and it doesn't really matter what sector we're talking about, but certainly in the fundraising sector, you want to understand not only how you're going to be successful there, but what will it lead to? What if you're successful at XYZ organization, will it give you an opportunity to grow within the organization or maybe even go to another organization, that type of thing. Depending on what you ultimately want to do. You don't have to become a Chief Development Officer. You can become the best frontline fundraiser in an area that you really, really love. And that's the great thing about this sector is that there's a lot of different diverse job functions. You have the development operations side, which is very much oriented towards tech people and people who are data-driven. The foundation relations kind of world, which really solid writers do well in that sector or that section of the work. And then frontline fundraisers are really usually a kind of sales salesperson orientation. Siobhan: I was going to say, as someone who is on the soliciting end of things, I feel like I'm a salesperson for Holy Cross, which I love because as someone, and you get this as someone who benefited from the product, it almost makes the job easy. But I was curious, so as someone, you weren't on both ends of the spectrum, so the soliciting side, which we've said isn't all about asking for money, but sometimes it comes down to, okay, here's my wallet. And then also the giving away of money. How would you, I guess, compare those roles? Because right now, as someone who's just starting out, I find the idea of grant giving and the other side of the work to be intriguing. Sean: It is intriguing. So my experience and foundations, I did some work with the MacArthur Foundation and the Gates Foundation, both those opportunities, I got to obviously work closely with them to understand more how they work. And over my career, I've got to work closely with some foundations. And over my career, I've probably felt the same thing that you're feeling, oh, it would be fun to get away money. But it's funny, they kind of have the same challenges in some ways because they... And I think that that actually helps you become a good fundraiser with foundations. To kind of boil this down, everyone has a job and everyone has to do things. So if you're a foundation officer, you have to do things, you have to give away money. And it is hard to give away money, because you're going to be evaluated on how the partnerships that you developed, did you squander the money or did you give the money away smartly? And if you gave the money away, did you do a good job following up in a and actually evaluating their efficacy? And that is hard. And there's a lot of pressure. And so if you orient yourself as a, now I'm going on the solicitor side, if you orient yourself to, I'm going to make this person's life easier, then you're talking to them like a person and you're creating a partnership. How can I help you with your job, or what you have to do? We're a good organization, we're going to communicate with you, we're going to spend your money the right way. Then it's a great thing. So you're not really asking them for money, you're really creating a partnership. And I think that that makes all the things in the world. But then if you think about designing strategies for a billionaire who wants to, some billionaire from Holy Cross calls you Siobhan and said, Siobhan, I want you to run a foundation for me and figure out... I want to give away money to human rights organizations and arts organizations in South America, and I'm going to give you a budget and you figure it out. So what would you do? You would probably start creating a network. You would go travel and see some, understand the issue. Go to South America, go visit museums, create a network of people, and then start to give away money. Yes, that would be fun. That would be really fun. But going to a big foundation and running a program, you do have to be a subject matter expert. Oftentimes, not all the time, because now there are a lot of foundations out there that I've been encountering that will hire a friend, someone they trust to actually help them with their foundation. I met this foundation recently where, all of a sudden they found themselves with a whole lot of money and they wanted to create this foundation because that's what the estate had directed them to do. And they're going to find the person that they trust. And so sometimes that person's not a subject matter expert, but they're a trusted advisor to the family. But if you're a subject matter expert in human rights, you're coming at it from a different direction. You're an academic that goes into a foundation. But I do think it's a growing, obviously a growing field as the wealth inequality continues to increase. I'll just give you a little tidbit on, this is one of my favorite facts. When I started in the business, mid-nineties, I would always go to the Hudson News in Grand Central and buy the Forbes 400, which would come out, I guess it would come on the fall. I'm trying to remember when it did. But I always loved that because I would go home on the train and just read it, and learn about the families who had wealth. And I quickly learned that not everybody, wealth and philanthropy are not the same thing. People with money and people who are philanthropic, there's like a Venn diagram in the middle. But to be the four hundredth, wealthiest person on that list, right back in the mid-nineties, the net worth was 400 million or something like that. It's a lot of money. What do you think it is today? Siobhan: It's more. Because I feel like... I was going to say, I feel like, because nowadays, and maybe it's because I work in fundraising, a million dollars doesn't seem like that much money anymore. Sean: Something like 1.7 billion. Siobhan: I was going to say at least a billion dollars. Sean: So why that's extraordinary. Not only how much it's gone up. Might be 1.4, but I know it's something like that. There's a whole lot of people below that. We don't even know who those people are. Siobhan: Wow. Sean: They're not necessarily publicly known. So the amount of people... It used to be rather, you used to be able to understand where the wealth was. And now I think you just don't, A very interesting world we live in now in terms of the relationship between wealth, philanthropy, and our business. There's a lot of new philanthropists coming on board that are coming out of the nowhere, partly because they're just not as well known. It's just more. There's more opportunity. That's why we're not really at a wealthy, it's not about money, it's about strategy. Siobhan: I was also going to say, I find... At least I can relate to least the capacity because sometimes, you use all the data that you have and you assume that someone has this profile, but you could either be over assuming, but then you could also be easily under assuming too. There are probably people that you don't think they would give maybe over a thousand dollars. But if you go about it, as you were saying, strategy, if you talk to them, if they're into music and you talk to them about the new performing arts center, you might inspire their generosity more than if you're talking to them about a new basketball court. Sean: I think that that's a hundred percent right. And I think, that's why I think it sounds a little old school. I think research can be a little overdone. I love research by the way. I think that my research team, they call me an, I'm an honorary researcher because on occasion, if I'm sitting in front of the TV or something like that, I'll go deep on some name and I just love finding these little nuggets of information. I'll send our director of prospect research these random emails. I said, look into this, look into that. Because at least at Audubon, I'm looking into people who care about climate, who care about birds, who care about... Siobhan: Again, that is so unique. Sean: Well, there's one, if you look on... Here's one of the cool things about birds besides the fact they're cool. If you go to... The Fish and Wildlife Service did a report on one of the most common outdoor activity, obviously gardening is actually probably the top. Birding is actually second or so. They estimate over 40 million people at one point in their life have gone out and watched birds, whether it's in their backyard or something like that. It's an awful lot of people. Siobhan: It is a lot of people. That's a fun fact. Sean: Yeah, it drives our work for sure. And we're doing this cool thing. This is kind of a little bit out of sequence, but we have this thing called Bird Song, which is this project we're doing. In fact, you can look on Spotify, and this has been in the New York Times. A music supervisor, a guy named Randall Poster who works with Wes Anderson and Martin Scorsese approached Audubon, and he got the bird bug over the pandemic because he was at home and listening to birds. He approached all of his musician friends, people like Jarvis Cocker and Yo-Yo Ma and Yoko Ono and Karen O and Beck to do songs inspired by Bird Song. And so he has 180 tracks. He's also asked his actor friends like Liam Neeson and Matthew McConaughey and Adrien Brody to read poems that are about birds, including a bird poem written by another Holy Cross alum, Billy Collins, who is a poet who wrote a poem about sandhill cranes in Nebraska. He has Conor Oberst from Bright Eyes reading that poem. Anyways, there's going to be a big album, a box set release, and all the money's going to go to Audubon. Siobhan: That's awesome. Sean: Birds are having a moment. Siobhan: Birds are having a moment. It's a bird's world and we're just living in it. Sean: It is. That's a good way of putting it, I'm going to borrow that. Siobhan: You can totally, as long as you give me copyright credit. Sean: I'll absolutely give you copyright, and all the royalties. Siobhan: Exactly. And I do want to just be cognizant of time, but as the podcast is about Holy Cross's mission and how it influenced your life, and I know you did talk about this a little bit at the beginning. I just wanted to hear more about how Holy Cross impacted your life and your work, and maybe Holy Cross' mission in addition to being men and women for others. Sean: I found a profession that I think in the beginning it might not have made sense, but I have to tell you now, at my age, there's a lot of people, a lot of friends who went to all lacrosse and other places are some ways jealous of this career because... So I have this ability to do well and do good. Use persuasion techniques or skills that could be implied to advertising or banking or some other sales job. But when I'm being reflective of the relationship between the effort and the work that I've applied my daily profession to the outcome, it completely aligns with my worldview of actually helping other people and helping organizations and helping the world, whether it's through art or healthcare or science or human rights or conservation. I feel pretty good about that. And I also feel very fortunate because I don't think I'd be in this profession if it wasn't for Holy Cross, partly because combined with how I was raised and also Holy Cross reinforcing some of those values and elevating them. And then, really the specific moment when Jonathan Winters actually said, hey, you should look into this job. And really made the connection between me as a recent alum and an opportunity with another Holy Cross person. So if Pat Cunningham's listening to this podcast, and I reach out to him once in a while, was a very influential person in terms of where I'm at right now, and I'm very grateful for that. So it's a fun profession. I encourage, I do a lot of connecting with other Holy Cross grads that have helped people. And there's a lot of Holy Cross people that I've met who are in this business, and you try to get together. Because I think there's a really interesting theme here in terms of what we do. And a lot of us are doing, in pretty good organizations, doing really, really good work. So celebrating that as a profession would be fun to do. I actually, Danita Wickwire, who is class of '94 joined my team recently. Which is incredible, because I told her, she reminds me a little bit of why I'm in this profession. Because if you go into this world of fundraising, it's hard to keep up with everything. But then, because she's here and because of our common history at Holy Cross, it's nice to have her because we were able to align around that a lot. And I think she participated in one of these podcasts as well. And she's a really, really influential and important leader in this space as well. Siobhan: Oh, that's awesome. She is an outstanding volunteer and name in our office. So our office is a big fan of Danita, she's great. Also, what I really like too that you said is, I don't know, I find that the job doesn't really feel like work and it's comforting to hear that doesn't change. Sean: It doesn't really. No, it doesn't change. I mean, listen, it's not saying it's easy all the time, but it's certainly fun. Siobhan: And then I guess you kind of touched upon this, but for someone starting out in this work, what is some advice you would give? And then I guess also, looking back on your journey that got you here, is there anything that you would've done differently? Sean: I don't think I have any regrets about choices I've made, also philosophically don't believe in that because I don't think it's helpful. But I think in terms of advice, I do think, and I know this sounds slightly cynical, so I soften this a little bit, but I really do feel it's important to go to a place where your boss and your colleagues believe and align with how you think about this work. I think often, sometimes I see folks make a mistake going to an organization for the mission only, and then what ends up happening sometimes, not all the time, is that the expectations aren't there. And then it can really be a hard place to be. One of the hardest things about this business is... It's a very optimistic, enthusiastic person, but I also know how hard this is and things can go wrong, and you might not have control over certain things. And so educating non-fundraisers, or orienting them about how this work actually unfolds happens with experience. So I'm able to do that with a little bit more ease than I did when I was younger. But be very intentional about your career. If you have a lot of the elements in place, that's great. If you're able to grow, that's great. Don't go for the money, so to speak, or for the mission, make sure everything else is in place. That's my advice. Siobhan: That's very deep. I think that's applicable to anything too. Sean: It is. But I remember, I give a lot of career advice and sometimes I see people, it looks really good, but you got to ask all the right questions, make sure you're asking the questions so you have it all figured out. Siobhan: Yeah. Then I guess, is there any type of organization that you haven't worked with yet that you'd want to? You said you've worked with most of them, but is there anything that maybe in your journey that you've seen... Sean: I was in Columbia last week, the country, because we do a lot of work hemispherically, so I was in Bogota and Cali. I really enjoy, where I think this is headed, and maybe it would be fun, is like this orientation about raising money in other parts of the world. I've done it before, I've done it in England, and it's different in every country and it's evolving and this cultural barriers of this and all that stuff. But I like the way the globalization in terms of how we're thinking about the NGO, bottom up. And also the importance of diversifying our space. Our profession has to be more intentional about how to do that and create space and opportunities for people of color and other backgrounds because there's a lot of history and reasons why it is what it is. And we have to continue to try to figure out ways to open up doors and opportunities that are just not going to happen naturally. You have to be forceful about that. So any place that is in that space. You know what, the weird thing about this space, and I talked to Ron Lawson about this, who's a Chief Operating Officer of a coalition, homeless coalition in New York. It's in a weird way, it's really hard to raise private philanthropy for some social justice issues like homelessness and hunger. Hunger, not as much as it used to be. But I'm always curious about why that is. And there are some organizations that kind of outperform. There's so much money that's given away and there's some sectors that are just not there yet. And that would be fun to understand more why that's happening and help with that too. Siobhan: Cool. I just wanted to see where you were headed next. Sean: I don't know. Siobhan: Nonprofit. Sean: Yeah, it's fun. I'm glad you're in this space and you should keep in touch, Siobhan, it'd be fun to see where your career's going to take you. Siobhan: I was going to say, I'll have you on speed dial. Sean: Good. Awesome. Siobhan: Awesome. And before I let you go, I just wanted to end on a fun little speed Holy Cross round. Sean: Sure. Siobhan: Very quick. Okay. What was your freshman dorm? Sean: Mulledy Siobhan: What was your hardest class? Sean: That economics class with Professor Chu. No, actually accounting class with Professor Chu. Yeah. Siobhan: Nice. Best professor you've ever had? Sean: Probably Professor Chu Siobhan: I see him sometimes, so I'll be sure to let him know. Sean: I think he just retired actually. I thought I just saw that he's retiring soon. Siobhan: He is, but he has his little research. Sean: Yeah, you can tell him that. Tell him, gave him a shout-out. I think I was, it might have been... That was his first year he got here, I think. Siobhan: Oh, that's so funny. Senior dorm? Sean: Carlin. Siobhan: Oh, nice. Sean: Yeah, Carlin Siobhan: Favorite spot on campus? Sean: I guess I liked the radio station. That was a great place to escape. Siobhan: Oh, cute. First meal you think of when you think of Kimball. Sean: Ah, that's good. Probably just like chicken fingers, I guess. They actually existed, I think that they did. Or that Turkey. There's like some kind of Turkey meal that was good there. Siobhan: Oh my goodness. The Thanksgiving Turkey dinner slaps. Best restaurant in Worcester. This is good because you're a local. Sean: Yeah, well the best restaurant right now that I was just like, wow, this is a pretty good restaurant. There's that sushi place on Park Avenue is really, really good actually. And then when I was there, I guess Arturo's was a great Italian place, but that's not, I think that's closed now. Best Breakfast place is probably Lou Roc's on West Boylston Street, which is a really, really good diner. Siobhan: Good to know. Everyone always talks about Miss Worcester's, I'll have to... Sean: Miss Worcester's is good, but Lou Roc's is a little further out, but it's excellent, excellent. Yeah. Siobhan: Oh, fabulous. All right. Your go-to study spot? Sean: The Library right side, as you're walking on the right side. Yeah, not the left side. Siobhan: Okay. And if you were going to campus right now, where are you going first? Sean: I am going to check out this new performing arts center which is the coolest looking building in Worcester, I think. Siobhan: Right? It kind of looks like an airport, but in a good way. Sean: It's a very cool, it's one of the coolest architecture buildings I've seen. And it's certainly one of the coolest things in Worcester. I think it's awesome. I want to go inside it. Siobhan: And then last question, your fondest Holy Cross memory. Sean: Fondest Holy Cross memory? Oh, I don't know. I really enjoy fall at Holy Cross. That's what I enjoyed the most. Yeah, and I like fall in Worcester. Yeah, for sure. Siobhan: That's a good answer. Sean: Yeah. Siobhan: Especially fall at Holy Cross is beautiful. Sean: Yeah, like a football game in the fall. That's probably it. Siobhan: Nice. Wow. Thank you so much for chatting with me. Sean: Thanks Siobhan. Siobhan: Taking the time out of your today. Sean: That was great, thanks. Thanks for the opportunity. Maura Sweeney: That's our show. I hope you enjoyed hearing about just one of the many ways that Holy Cross alumni have been inspired by the mission to be people for and with others. A special thanks to today's guests and everyone at Holy Cross who has contributed to making this podcast a reality. If you or someone would like to be featured on this podcast, then please send us an email at alumnicareers.holycross.edu. If you like what you hear, then please leave us a review. This podcast is brought to you by the Office of Alumni Relations at the College of the Holy Cross. You can subscribe for future episodes wherever you find your podcast. I'm your host, Maura Sweeney, and this is Mission-Driven. In the words of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, "Now go forth and set the world on fire." Theme music composed by Scott Holmes, courtesy of freemusicarchive.org.

Hello everyone and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends I'm your host Ray Shasho. BIO: Legendary recording artist and ground-breaking entertainer Tony Orlando got an early start in show business, reaching national charts at the age of 16 with his recordings of “Halfway to Paradise” and “Bless You.” Orlando became the first vocal artist to sign with Epic Records. The young entertainer continued to set records, eventually becoming one of the youngest vice presidents in the history of CBS Records. After agreeing to record a demo record for a song called “Candida the song became a surprise hit, launching Orlando into the spotlight. Tony Orlando continued producing hit songs, releasing the #1 single “Knock Three Times” in 1971. The single became the top song of 1971, selling over six million copies worldwide. In 1973, Orlando recorded perhaps his most famous song, “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree.” The hit stayed at #1 for a year and soon became an anthem of hope and renewal for American veterans from the Vietnam War to Desert Storm. By 1974, Tony Orlando had developed his very own variety show. Led by Orlando himself along with Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent Wilson, the show was the first multi-ethnic variety show on television, running for four seasons. Orlando's career spans over 60 years. Tony currently has a radio show called Saturday Nights with Tony Orlando – Tony spins the greatest hits from the 60s, 70s and beyond every Saturday from 10pm to midnight ET on WABC radio. Tony also spotlights interviews with music legends and celebrities.  PLEASE WELCOME LEGENDARY SINGER, SONGWRITER, PRODUCER, MUSIC EXEC, ACTOR, AUTHOR, RADIO DEEJAY, TONY ORLANDO TO INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS …   It's Saturday Nights with Tony Orlando– Tony spins the greatest hits from the 60s, 70s and beyond every Saturday from 10pm to midnight ET.  on WABC RADIO www.wabcmusicradio.com   UPCOMING SHOWS 2023 MAY 13  An Unforgettable Evening of Icons feat. Wayne Newton & Tony Orlando Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Gary, IN, USA Tony Orlando June 18 & 19 Garden Rocks concerts EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion AUG 04 Tony Orlando Showroom at South Point Hotel Casino & Spa - Complex Las Vegas, NV, USA AUG 05 Tony Orlando Showroom at South Point Hotel Casino & Spa - Complex Las Vegas, NV, USA AUG 06 Tony Orlando Showroom at South Point Hotel Casino & Spa - Complex Las Vegas, NV, USA AUG 15 Tony Orlando Live in Concert The Avalon Ballroom At Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort September 12th Tony Orlando Live in Concert Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center     PURCHASE “TIMELESS: THE BIG HITS” ALBUM By TONY ORLANDO At https://smarturl.it/inss79 and amazon.com Tony Orlando kicks off his sixth decade in music and entertainment with a series of new projects, including the release of “Timeless: The Big Hits” (via Time Life).  “Timeless: The Big Hits” features re-recorded versions of his million-selling songs as well as a bonus track, “America Is My Hometown.” The heartfelt song was co-written by Orlando with multi–GRAMMY Award winner Michael Omartian, who also produced it. Also  Tony Orlando's Autobiography Halfway to Paradise by Tony Orlando (Author) and Patsi Bale Cox (Author) Tony has written an autobiography as warm and heartfelt as his songs. Halfway to Paradise is rich with stories from the music world-from doo wop to the disco era, from early recording with Gerry Goffin and Carole King to recent concerts in Branson, Missouri and across the United States. It's also full of behind-the-scenes detail of how it felt to be at the top of the entertainment heap-with his #1-rated CBS show, Tony's life in front of and behind the camera was grand, but sometimes not all it seemed. Orlando succumbed to one of the familiar antidotes to the pressures of a big life: drug use, with its predictable toll on family and friendships. And even as his career was soaring, he was unable to save his best friend Freddie Prinze from a fatal downward spiral. With a return to roots-and to the close-knit family that has always sustained him-Tony restored the order and creativity that have allowed him to thrive through four decades of exuberant entertaining. Halfway to Paradise is a wise, funny and spirited life story, and a must-read memoir for fans. available at amazon.com   FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TONY ORLANDO VISIT www.tonyorlando.com official website www.facebook.com/OfficialTonyOrlando Facebook https://twitter.com/TonyOrlando Twitter www.instagram.com/officialtonyorlando Instagram https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCXYgkzCQz80gxd0Zeiaws8Q YouTube www.wabcmusicradio.com/show/saturday-nights-tony-orlando ABC RADIO https://www.wabcmusicradio.com/podcast/saturday-nights-tony-orlando/ It's Saturday Nights with Tony Orlando– Tony spins the greatest hits from the 60s, 70s and beyond every Saturday from 10pm to midnight ET.   www.wabcmusicradio.com   TONY ORLANDO Discography Albums Bless You and 11 Other Great Hits (1961) Make Believe (1969) (with 'Wind') Before Dawn (1973) Tony Orlando (1978) I Got Rhythm (1979) Livin' for the Music (1980) Halfway to Paradise: The Complete Epic Masters 1961–1964 (2006) Bless You (2014)   Solo singles "Halfway to Paradise" (1961) "Bless You" (1961) "Happy Times (Are Here To Stay)" (1961) "Chills" (1962) "At the Edge of Tears" (1962) "Shirley" (1963) US "I'll Be There" (1963) "What Am I Gonna Do" (1963) "Tell Me What Can I Do" (1964) "To Wait For Love" (1964) "I Was A Boy" (1969) "Make Believe" (1969) "I'll Hold Out My Hand" (1969) "Don't Let Go" (1978) "Sweets For My Sweet" (1979)   With Tony Orlando and Dawn Candida (1970) Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando (1971) Tuneweaving (1973) Dawn's New Ragtime Follies (1973) Prime Time (1974) He Don't Love You (Like I Love You) (1975) Skybird (1975) To Be With You (1976) Christmas Reunion (2005)     Support us!

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This month we're reading Knock Three Times, by Cressida Cowell, and Wishes, by Muon Thi Van and Victo Ngai. Knock Three Times is the third book of a four part series, but anytime is a good time to jump on board thanks to Cressida Cowell's chatty and unnamed narrator. We praise David Tennant's performance of the audiobook very highly, but you'll want the paper book too, so you can look at the pictures. It's a silly adventure story, it's also surprisingly poignant about the difficult relationship between children and their parents.   Wishes is a fabulously sparse illustrated poem about migration. Inspired by the author's own experience as a little girl in the 1980s, it's also a much broader, more universal story. We both just loved this one. The illustrations are stunning. No notes.   The play Matt mentions is The Beekeeper of Aleppo. And we talked more about Pook's Hill, or the Learning Place for Spectacularly Gifted Wizards, on our schools special back in September. And if you want to hear more audiobook chat, we recommended specific books and narrators at the end of series 5.   What A Wonderful Day is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by Shane Ivers of silvermansound.com

This is the fifth episode of The Podgoblin's Hat, with Nina and Dave. You can find it on it's own feed wherever you get your podcasts. This week we're reading the first half of Finn Family Moomintroll. Spring has sprung and the children have discovered a very interesting hat on top of a hill. The hat starts to transform everything that sits inside it, from eggshells, to outlandish words, to Moomintroll himself. Moominmamma is in the mood for a change of scene and leads an expedition to the Hattifatteners' lonely island. Snufkin catches sight of a terrific villain in the heart of a storm. Our theme for this book is ALCHEMY, and we're looking at transformations and all things golden. Also, colonialist fantasies, various masculinities and the first edition of Nina's Botany Corner. Our question this week pertains to Dave's nonmonogamous emotional life (!) so you'll definitely want to tune in for that. Our Spirits of the Moomins are Bluey and Knock Three Times by Cressida Cowell. Our Spirit of the Podgoblin's Hat is Black Men Can't Jump [In Hollywood].

Pat and Mags dive deep into their phones this week and messages include ass dialing, the Beverly Hillbillies, gas induced shoplifting, the Richard Brimley cruise, and as always who's dead. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-babymakers/support

Foolishly, I suppose, we thought FOR SURE Brooke McEldowney would make some reference to Halloween in his strip over the years. At the very least, we were expecting the female characters to be dressed as sexy somethings -- painters? pilots? poop emojis? -- but McEldowney gave us nothing. So we soldiered on and explored a half dozen or so strips that ran on Halloween. Edda writes an incomprehensible sentence on the chalkboard. Thorax either milks a cow or breaks up with it. Both seem equally possible. Edda finds some confidence only to have a friend tell her to "drop dead." A former nun (Diane) and Catholic priest (Francis) get married, which fogs up another nun's glasses. Thorax becomes "shadow president" and for some reason a chicken reads three teleprompters that all say "cluck." Amos & Edda's relationship is tested when Amos accidentally kisses Xiulan, a fellow cellist who is also a pilot, because of course she is. Finally, Edda does a solo ballet dance that's interrupted by a dog putting his nose in her butt. Mostly, we end up spending a lot of time at an insufferable dinner party with Brooke McEldowney. The Chickweed strips we discuss this episode: The vexing chalkboard, magnificent cow, and Drop Dead Janice are here (https://twitter.com/9chickweedRAGE/status/1583844780823322626?s=20&t=kuoU5Slu_SoVFwnXWhY_tQ). The nun with the boob-eyes, the Shadow President, and Xiulan's damp kiss are here (https://twitter.com/9chickweedRAGE/status/1583844786057814016?s=20&t=kuoU5Slu_SoVFwnXWhY_tQ). The dog nose in the butthole is here (https://twitter.com/9chickweedRAGE/status/1583844790239580160?s=20&t=kuoU5Slu_SoVFwnXWhY_tQ). This episode's not very spooky journey includes: Meditation 2-liter bottles Rocket launch Space X Elon Musk Plumbers Halloween decorations Edda Cows Thorax The Bechdel Test Janice, Edda's friend from the ballet company Diane & Francis Sister Steven / Sister Caligula Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart films Yet another ellipsis problem Shadow governments Teleprompter Tony Orlando & Dawn Amos, Edda, & Xiulan Showgirls Speed skating, ballet, or modern dance? The mysterious white dog again Happy Halloween! Show Notes Nam myoho renge kyo for 15 minutes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfRcUpoPl7w). Not a sexy poop emoji costume, but a sexy pope costume (https://www.yandy.com/products/yandy-shining-bright-pope-costume). Does this comic strip pass The Bechdel Test (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bechdel_test)? Probably not. For context, this is Caligula (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Caligula-Roman-emperor). A moment from To Have and Have Not (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huTKkFSn8us). "Knock Three Times" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt5uNQ3FXRI) by Tony Orlando & Dawn. The Showgirls pool sex scene (https://dai.ly/x2bcf61). It is very NSFW. Skip to 2:15 for the splashiest part. Talk to Us! Having trouble understanding what's going on in a 9 Chickweed Lane strip you just read? Send it our way! We'll take a shot at interpreting it for you! Or maybe you just want someone to talk to? We're on Twitter: @9ChickweedRAGE (https://twitter.com/9chickweedRAGE)

In our newest segment, one which reflects on our complete lack of judgement and discernment, we present LIVE SINGING, the segment that features various singers "singing" (yes, that word was intentionally placed within quotation marks!) some of your favorite songs! On today's show, the CHO Singing Group, featuring "Cannabis Carl", "Hicksville Harry", and "Operatic Olivier" came in to sing, "Knock Three Times", by Tony Orlando and Dawn. As Al often says, what could POSSIBLY go wrong???

NOW YOU CAN CLICK ON THE TIMELINE TO FIND YOUR FAVORITE SEGMENT(S) OR LISTEN TO THE WHOLE SHOW! Please check out our full TWO-HOUR radio show, or snippets contained within, from Wednesday, October 12, 2022, wherein we discussed: 0:00 - Hello, Introduction, Update, and Today's Show Details 4:11 - Why Do We Do LIVE Radio Shows? 8:07 - "Arrogant Al" Entered the Fray! 9:12 - Paul and Al Put the "Singing" Aspect to Rest .... Once and for ALL! 18:11 - Former Guest, Emily Fine, Gets INTERNATIONAL Attention! 21:25 - LIVE SINGING Segment, wherein the CH0 Singing Group, including "Cannabis Carl", "Hicksville Harry", and "Operatic Olivier" came in to sing "Knock Three Times", by Tony Orlando and Dawn. As Al always says, what could possibly go wrong? 44:23 - Part 1 of Paul's Interview With Author, MEGAN WHITMER 1:15:48 - Recent Passing Away of Noted Celebrities 1:23:31 - LIVE SINGING Segment, wherein the HOB Singing Group, including "Hicksville Harry", "Operating Olivier", and "Battling Bubba" came in to sing "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World", by Charlie Rich!. As Al always says, what could possibly go wrong? 1:33:33 - Part 2 of Paul's Interview With Author, MEGAN WHITMER As a reminder, you can catch all of our live shows on Wednesdays at 11:00 am (ET) on "Impact Radio USA", through the following site: http://www.ImpactRadioUSA.com (click on LISTEN NOW) (NOTE: Each live show is also repeated at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and 5:00 am on the next day) Enjoy!

In our newest segment, one which reflects on our complete lack of judgement and discernment, we present LIVE SINGING, the segment that features various singers "singing" (yes, that word was intentionally placed within quotation marks!) some of your favorite songs! On today's show, the CHO Singing Group, featuring "Cannabis Carl", "Hicksville Harry", and "Operatic Olivier" came in to sing, "Knock Three Times", by Tony Orlando and Dawn. As Al often says, what could POSSIBLY go wrong???

NOW YOU CAN CLICK ON THE TIMELINE TO FIND YOUR FAVORITE SEGMENT(S) OR LISTEN TO THE WHOLE SHOW! Please check out our full TWO-HOUR radio show, or snippets contained within, from Wednesday, October 12, 2022, wherein we discussed: 0:00 - Hello, Introduction, Update, and Today's Show Details 4:11 - Why Do We Do LIVE Radio Shows? 8:07 - "Arrogant Al" Entered the Fray! 9:12 - Paul and Al Put the "Singing" Aspect to Rest .... Once and for ALL! 18:11 - Former Guest, Emily Fine, Gets INTERNATIONAL Attention! 21:25 - LIVE SINGING Segment, wherein the CH0 Singing Group, including "Cannabis Carl", "Hicksville Harry", and "Operatic Olivier" came in to sing "Knock Three Times", by Tony Orlando and Dawn. As Al always says, what could possibly go wrong? 44:23 - Part 1 of Paul's Interview With Author, MEGAN WHITMER 1:15:48 - Recent Passing Away of Noted Celebrities 1:23:31 - LIVE SINGING Segment, wherein the HOB Singing Group, including "Hicksville Harry", "Operating Olivier", and "Battling Bubba" came in to sing "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World", by Charlie Rich!. As Al always says, what could possibly go wrong? 1:33:00 - Part 2 of Paul's Interview With Author, MEGAN WHITMER As a reminder, you can catch all of our live shows on Wednesdays at 11:00 am (ET) on "Impact Radio USA", through the following site: http://www.ImpactRadioUSA.com (click on LISTEN NOW) (NOTE: Each live show is also repeated at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and 5:00 am on the next day) Enjoy!

You all remember “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” and “Knock Three Times” and “Candida,” and others. These songs were recorded by Tony Orlando and Dawn. “Tie a Yellow Ribbon” became an anthem for service members. Where did the name Dawn come from? How did Orlando team up with Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent? Why did Dawn sue Tony? And what's the story behind tie a yellow ribbon? If Tony sounds like he's in a bit of a fog, it's because we woke him up.

Tony Orlando is one of the true giants of the entertainment business. He's had 5 #1 singles, 19 Top 40 hits, 4 Gold albums, he's one of Billboard's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, one of the Top 10 biggest selling recording artists of all time, 3x winner of the American Music Awards, 2x winner of the People's Choice Awards, host of one of the highest rated and longest running TV shows, and a big supporter of U.S. veterans. Tony and I discuss his magnificent career and he tells some of the greatest stories about stars he has known and worked with including Carole King, James Taylor, Curtis Mayfield, Barry Manilow and Bette Midler. And of course we do a Songfest featuring some of his greatest hits including "Candida", "Knock Three Times" and "Tie A Yellow Ribbon". A true gem!My featured song in this episode is “New York City Groove”. Spotify link here. “Dream With Robert Miller”. Click here.---------------------------------------------   In this episode Tony and I discuss:His work with veteransHow his “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” has become an international symbol of hope and homecomingWorking in music publishing for Clive DavisHis first hit “Candida” and how he left music publishing with Clive's blessing to follow his dream in performingUnforgettable stories with Carole King, James Taylor, Dawn, Curtis Mayfield, Jerry LewisHis radio show on WABC-AM In the Songfest portion we feature:“Candida”“Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree”“Knock Three Time”“He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)” If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Just Click Here. “All Of The Time” is Robert's most recent single by his band Project Grand Slam. It's a playful, whimsical love song. It's light and airy and exudes the happiness and joy of being in love. The reviewers agree. Melody Maker gives it 5 Stars and calls it “Pure bliss…An intimate sound with abundant melodic riches!”. Pop Icon also gives it 5 Stars and calls it “Ecstasy…One of the best all-around bands working today!”. And Mob York City says simply “Excellence…A band in full command of their powers!” Watch the video here. You can stream “All Of The Time” on Spotify, Apple, Amazon or any of the other streaming platforms. And you can download it here. “The Shakespeare Concert” is the latest album by Robert's band, Project Grand Slam. It's been praised by famous musicians including Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Jim Peterik of the Ides Of March, Joey Dee of Peppermint Twist fame, legendary guitarist Elliott Randall, and celebrated British composer Sarah Class. The music reviewers have called it “Perfection!”, “5 Stars!”, “Thrilling!”, and “A Masterpiece!”. The album can be streamed on Spotify, Apple and all the other streaming services. You can watch the Highlight Reel HERE. And you can purchase a digital download or autographed CD of the album HERE.  “The Fall Of Winter” is Robert's single in collaboration with legendary rocker Jim Peterik of the Ides Of March and formerly with Survivor. Also featuring renowned guitarist Elliott Randall (Steely Dan/Doobie Brothers) and keyboard ace Tony Carey (Joe Cocker/Eric Burden). “A triumph!” (The Indie Source). “Flexes Real Rock Muscle!” (Celebrity Zone). Stream it on Spotify or Apple. Watch the lyric video here. Download it here. Robert's “Follow Your Dream Handbook” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It's a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold. Connect with Tony at:https://TonyOrlando.comInstagram- @officialtonyorlandoTwitter-@Tony OrlandoFacebook-https://facebook.com/officialtonyorlando  Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:WebsiteFacebookLinkedInEmail RobertYouTube Listen to the Follow Your Dream Podcast on these podcast platforms:CastBoxSpotifyApple Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:WebsiteInstagramPGS StoreYouTubeFacebookSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail

For April, the 1st among fools Don't follow leaders.Bob DylanMarch 32, 2022Please refrain from using imperatives and the imperative mood. It is annoying, so just stop it.If you are not sure what an imperative is, look it up.Reflect on the deluge of the imperative that washes over our everyday existence, and be sure to observe how much you contribute to this imperative abuse. Face the fact that you are likely a major offender as well as a victim. Now, let's review all the examples of the imperative you see around you.Think about SignageConsider, for instance, signage produced by governments, businesses, churches, schools, and other authorities. Let's review a few. “Stand back.” “Pull forward.” “Stop.” “Proceed with caution.” “Yield.” “Stop. Look. Listen.” “Ring bell for service.” “Wait here until your number is called.” “Place order here.” “Speak into the microphone.” “Pay here.” “Use other door.” “Keep door closed.” “Park in back.” “Don't park here.” “Don't block driveway entrance.” “Don't block garage entrance.” “Park in designated area.” “Do not enter.” “Do not block.” “Do not exit.” “Place donation in box.” “Take one.” “Give here.” “Do not touch.” “Do not chew gum.” “Beware of the dog.” “Do not pet the dog.” “Curb your dog.” “Please dispose of dog waste properly.” “Please dispose of litter properly.” “Do not dispose of garbage here.” And finally, “Stay off the grass,” which, think about it, can serve as either a prohibition against trespassing or an admonition regarding the use of an infamous gateway drug.Consider Your Car BumperNote how bumper stickers are also a rich source of imperatives. “Vote.” “Save the whales.” “Eat the whales.” “Vote early and often.” “Don't tailgate.” “Eat Bertha's Mussels.” “Just try to take my gun.” “Vote Republican.” “Visit California.” “Vote Libertarian.” “Visit South of the Border.” “Vote Democrat.” “Stop at Wall Drugs.” “Honk if you love Jesus.” “Honk if you support Resolution 718b.” “Honk if you are horny.” “Vote as if your life depended on it.” “If you see this van a-rockin,' don't come a-knockin'.” “Don't laugh. It's paid for.” “Vote for the crook.” “Defund the police.” “Defend the police.” “Shop local.” “Don't vote for the crooks.” “Choose civility.” “Bring back prayer in school.” “Keep prayer out of school.” “Keep your laws off my body.” “Vote Green Party” “Coexist.” “Think peace.” “Free the People.” “Impeach Bush.” “Tax the rich.” “Don't eat meat.” “Eat the rich.” And, of course, the more recent additions, “Make America Great Again” and “Let's go, Brandon.”While you are at it, be sure to savor the wonderfully paradoxical authoritativeness of the classic bumper sticker directive:“Question authority.”Remember Your School DaysRecognize how your life has always been filled with commands and demands. Call to mind your own school days with teachers and staff barking orders all morning and every afternoon. “Pay attention.” “Do your work.” “Do your own work.” “Be quiet.” “Speak up.” “Spit it out now.” “Hurry up.” “Don't run.” “Speed it up.” “Slow down.” “Line up.” “Sit down.” “Stand up.” “Get over here.” “Stay there.” “Do this.” “Stop doing that.” And, revel along with me in my personal favorite from my Catholic high school days:“Get a haircut!”Listen to the MusicIf you really want to go nuts with imperatives, think about how many popular songs boss us around when it comes to matters of love and romance. “Love Me Tender.” “Love Me Harder.” “Love Me Two Times.” “Love Her Madly.” “Love Me Do.” “Love Me Like You Do.” “Stop, In the Name of Love.” And pause to appreciate how hard it is to best the frank seduction, “Lay, Lady, Lay. Lay across my big brass bed.” For a tour de force of musical imperative abuse, also by Bob Dylan, check out his “Subterranean Homesick Blues.” Delight in this one snippet:Get sick, get well Hang around a ink well Ring bell, hard to tell If anything is goin' to sell Try hard, get barred Get back, write braille Get jailed, jump bail Join the army, if you failIf you are not in the mood for love or just want to “Twist and Shout,” then “Let's Dance” away your sorrows. “Do the Hustle.” “Everybody Dance Now.” “Do the Locomotion.” “Dance the Night Away.” “(Do the) Mashed Potatoes.” “Save the Last Dance for Me.” “Do a Little Dance. Make a Little Love. Get Down Tonight.” Or, just keep it simple and “Dance, Dance.”If dancing is not your thing, enjoy this select list of motivational titles. “Get Up.” “Get up offa That Thing.” “Get Up, Stand Up.” “Party Up.” “Party Down.” “Walk This Way.” “Jump.” “Whip It.” “Come Together.” “Go Now.” “Call Me.” “Shout.” “Hush.” “Knock Three Times.” “Hit Me with Your Best Shot.” And “Do That To Me One More Time.”Finally, forgive my Fr*nch, but here is a classic hip hop imperative from the 80s: “F*ck the P*l*c*.”And Don't Forget to Support Our SponsorsNow ponder the biggest imperative offender of all: advertising. “Buy it now.” “Shop with us.” “Use our product.” “Use less.” “Use more.” “Pay less.” “Don't pay more.” “Buy now, pay later.” “Don't take our word for it.” “Ask your doctor.” “Ask your pharmacist.” “Ask your vet.” “Ask your grocer.” “Ask your friends.” “Ask about our layaway plan.” “Visit our store.” “Check out our website.” “Find us on Facebook.” “Follow us on Twitter.” “Like us on Instagram.” “Call any time.” “Apply for service.” “Don't be fooled by substitutes.” “Get what you deserve.” “Look for our coupons.” “Click here for more.” “Fly the friendly skies.” “Fly American.” “Buy American.” “Buy bulk and save more.” “Don't let it get away.” “Get away from it all.” “Don't throw away your money.” “Trust your money with us.” “Save money with us.” “Send money.” “Eat here.” “Eat beef for dinner.” “Eat mor chikin.” “Join now.” “Act now.” “Don't act yet.” “But wait, there's more.” “Don't let this deal get away.” “Call us now.” “Clip and save.” “Don't miss our sale.” “Live the good life.” “Retire here.” “Try our mattress.” “You've tried all the rest, now try the best.”Finally, ruminate on the liquor industry's masterfully duplicitous exhortation that simultaneously encourages a vice while moralizing against its consequences: “Drink responsibly.”“Just do it.”Scream in frustration if you must, but don't overlook the fact that imperative reform starts with you!Say what you will, since we are so awash in imperatives, it is, frankly, imperative that we extricate ourselves and our society from their pernicious ubiquity, so start with yourself. Conduct an imperative audit. Document how many times a day you use imperatives in your speech and writing. Keep precise notes and review your list at the end of the week. Notice how often you fall back on using imperatives and contemplate how overbearing it can be. Change your ways. Resolve to do better.Admit that we are all at fault, and feel free to point a finger at me. I am not immune to the lure of the imperative, but don't judge me too harshly. Remember that I am only human.Now, go forth. Do no harm. And stay off my lawn!Have a nice day.Do you know that imperative abuse is not a real thing? Did you not understand that my overuse of imperatives in this essay was just for fun?You can hone that sense of humor and sharpen your ability to spot irony, and I can help. Click below for your free consultation.Share your thoughts on this topic or participate in a discussion by leaving a comment below or by contacting me directly by email: You'll have to register with Substack and sign in to leave a comment, which is painless and free. Please share this post on social media.And don't forget to click subscribe to have Tools+Paradigms sent directly to your inbox. I look forward to hearing from you.Thanks for reading Tools+Paradigms! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Intro and outro podcast theme music by LiteSaturation from Pixabay. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimsalvucci.substack.com

From stickball with baseball legend Joe Torre to performing alongside some of the biggest names in show business, Tony Orlando shares a never-before-seen look at his fascinating life story!Sit back as an epic journey unfolds that includes the likes of Don Kirshner, Pedro Guerrero, Tommy Lasorda, Bobby Darin, Sonny & Cher, Elvis Presley, Ethel Kennedy, Jackie Gleason, Adam Sandler, Lionel Richie, and many more. Jon Orlando and Bill Krackomberger are proud to bring you a very special interview that you definitely can't watch anywhere else!!FOLLOW US ON:TwitterFacebookInstagramApple PodcastsSpotifyYouTubeSupport the show (https://www.wsn.com/podcast/)

Hugo Egon Balder erzählt Geschichten und Anekdoten rund um einen Lieblingshit und seine Entstehung: "Knock Three Times" von Tony Orlando & Dawn. Von Hugo Egon Balder.

In this episode, Katie tells a chilling tale from her childhood in the eighties, in a story written by Beth Connor.  To read more of Beth's stories, check out her page: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/ (https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/beth-connor/) or  http://www.bethconnor.com (www.bethconnor.com) Credits: Episode Written and Produced By Beth Connor Cast: Michael Connor as the Bartender Beth Connor the Narrator Don't forget to subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review.  See you next episode! https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina (https://www.patreon.com/CrossroadsCantina) https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/CrossroadsCantinaPodcast) https://crossroadscantina.captivate.fm (https://crossroadscantina.captivate.fm) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

Super-Fan Joshua Freeman comes onto the show to stroke some egos and play some killer music. This episode is loaded with music and packed with new music recs. Check below for links to all of them! Joshua's New Music Rec #1: We Are the Union, “Fresh Fruit for Rotting Punk Rock Stars” (Exxp: 2041) *Played with permission from the artist and copyright holder*·       Listen/Purchase: https://wearetheunion.bandcamp.com/track/fresh-fruit-for-rotting-punk-rock-starsJoshua's New Music Rec #2: Pardoner, “Donna Said” (Exxp: 2041) *Played with permission from the artist and copyright holder*·       Listen/Purchase: https://pardoner.bandcamp.com/album/came-down-differentJoshua's Original New Music #1: Music With The Boys, “Driving” (Exxp: 2041) *Played with permission from the artist and copyright holder*Joshua's Original New Music #2: Music With the Boys, “Thesis Statement” (Exxp: 2041) *Played with permission from the artist and copyright holder* More Joshua Freeman content:Camp Scouts Podcast (Apple Podcasts and Spotify)The Little Guys Podcast (Apple Podcasts and Spotify)VVVVVFeatured Exxpired Albums: Janet Jackson, “All for You”  LA Guns, “Man in the Moon”  Modest Mouse, “Sad Sappy Sucker”  Tim McGraw, “Set This Circus Down”  Bee Gees', “This is Where I Came In” Mogwai, “Rock Action”  Mentions:Ben and Arthur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIb0el7YDbsRob Taxpayer's Song of the Week ClubAlec Hodgman's “A Fistful of Vinyl” https://kxlu.com/dj/a-fistful-of-vinyl/KXLU 88.9FMGuppy: https://guppytheband.bandcamp.com/“Knock Three Times” by Tony Orlando and DawnMaroon 5Falling in Reverse: https://fallinginreverseband.bandcamp.com/releasesHollywood UndeadDrug Dealer, “Were You Saying Something?”Sweeping PromisesPardoner, “Came Down Different”Evan Diem, “More to Read” https://evandiem.bandcamp.com/The Front Bottoms: https://thefrontbottoms.bandcamp.com/Foxanne: https://foxanne.bandcamp.com/Mom Rock: https://momrock.bandcamp.com/Long Neck: https://longnecklass.bandcamp.com/Grey Matter: https://greymattermi.bandcamp.com/Bad Time Records: https://badtimerecords.bandcamp.com/Evan Diem: https://evandiem.bandcamp.com/Weekly EP Podcast48 Hour Film Project ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  The Exxpired Music theme, "This Is Not The End" was written and produced by Rob Taxpayer. Join Rob's Song of the Week Club: https://www.patreon.com/songoftheweekclub  Explore Rob's extensive discography: https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com https://anxietycat.bandcamp.com https://trustysnakes.bandcamp.com https://trashswan.bandcamp.com  ****SUPPORT ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS, BUY THEIR MUSIC AND ART****

A very special Famous Friday Show today! We kick things off with singer/songwriter Ginny Owens. A three-time Dove Award winner (including New Artist of the Year in 2000) with more than a dozen CDs & EPs to her credit, Owens is slated to participate in the upcoming Faithful livestream event (Saturday May 1 @ 8pm) featuring songs & stories of God's kindness to women throughout history and today. Her book, Singing In The Dark--Finding Hope in the Songs of Scripture, releases that date too. Owens shares the story behind what Faithful is all about and touches on her "How I See It" video series which gives people insight into daily life as a blind person. Tom Burgoyne ("very good friend" of the Phillie Phanatic) gives good info on a Virtual Painting Night coming up April 23 in conjunction with the Darren Daulton Foundation (which helps those affected by malignant primary brain tumors). Former Eagle Tre Thomas & Daulton teammates Tommy Greene & Mickey Morandini will be on hand too (registration ends Monday April 12 (www.darrendaultonfoundation.org)). We talk life from a mascot's perspective, other Burgoyne endeavors, and Phillies baseball too :). The one & only Tony Orlando caps off the broadcast. Five #1 Gold singles, three Gold albums, two Platinum albums and hits including his signature song "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree," Orlando has a new CD "Timeless: The Big Hits" featuring re-recordings of his hits plus a bonus track, "America Is My Hometown." Orlando, who also hosts a new radio show, opens with a delightful story about his first-ever single appearing on WFIL and graciously refers to his appreciation for Philadelphia and radio throughout our chat. Truly a trip down memory lane! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who comes knocking at the door to the cottage that contains the new arrival. With different things beginning to stalk and surround, are those inside safe; will the magic hold out? Read the story here: www.markryanhavoc.com/fables

Amy and Beth cover "Knock Three Times" by Tony Orlando & Dawn. Listen to the song first before Amy & Beth ruin it for you.Email us at amyandbetharesorry@gmail.comVisit us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/sorryiruinedthatsong?igshid=1cqqhy050qg8qVisit us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/sorry_songListen to our Spotify Playlist here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/54l9HgisgexlcxDvLT0NMQ?si=hExxbU84R_Sc17LO577o-A

So I'm in the Southern Studio again this weekend, which means I don't have a good handle on the way the show sounds until long after I've posted it. Also, I tried something very different with my workflow this week so I'm curious to know what you think of the way the shows sounds at your end. I won't be upset if you think it stinks, promise. Next week I'll be back in Baltimore, sounding more typical. To tell the story of "Knock Three Times" we had to dive a little bit into the early career of Tony Orlando and how he got that way. Orlando had actually retired from singing and was doing well with producing and working in Columbia Records' music publishing department, when someone asked him a favor: could you please record this for us? Orlando said, "No thanks. You're not even a Columbia label. " They said, "Please? We'll give you three thousand dollars." And Orlando said, "Don't put my name on this or there'll be trouble." So Bell Records kept their promise and released the record under the name Dawn. They even took the time to fake a photo of the band for the 45's picture sleeve. Look at those guys over there. None of them are on this record. They're literally just four guys in a photograph. The band was composed of session musicians and a couple of backup singers, including Toni Wine, who co-wrote the song. This wound up being a good news/bad news thing, because "Candida" was a pretty huge hit worldwide, and Bell Records got hot for a follow-up track. Orlando went back into the studio with the same session players and made an entire album, including a second single, "Knock Three Times." That song was an even bigger hit, and Orlando was forced to come out in the open, hire some genuine members of Dawn and go on tour. But I'm pretty sure it worked out okay for him in the end, yeah? Click here for a transcript of this episode. Click here to become a patron of the show.

1970: Die legendäre Raumfahrtmission "Apollo 13" wird gestartet - und "Dawn" veröffentlichen "Knock three times". Der Song wird ein Megahit und der längst verdiente Durchbruch für Tony Orlando.

How to Train Your Dragon author Cressida Cowell chats about her writing process and her new book in the Wizards of Once series, Knock Three Times, CBI Book Doctor Anne has excellent reading recommendations for kids who love illustrated books and we've got reviews, stories and more - essential listening for bookworms everywhere!

Veteran entertainer Tony Orlando joins Nancy to discuss his non-stop music career from hit records like “Tie A Yellow Ribbon”, “Candida”, and “Knock Three Times” to his seventies television variety show 'Tony Orlando and Dawn', life on the road and a future Broadway musical (1:37). Plus, more on Tony’s volunteer work with military veterans and his love for the fans. Is it time for you to create some music playlists? Nancy talks about the power of music in setting the stages in our lives (34:27). Like and follow Entertaining Insights Facebook Page. Learn about segment sponsor the Finding Brave podcast (1:12, 34:12).  Visit Nancy’s website.

...on the ceiling if you want me. Twice on the pipe *ding ding* if the answer is noooo! Anyway - there's a lot happening today. Emily is back! Laura is living a boring life!     We tell the tale of Tillie Klimek, a murderer with no official body count. She claims she was a psychic, but really she was just telling everyone her killing schedule.    Later we discuss a lot of loosely related things that center around knocking. We also very loudly disagree with a popular demonic activity theory.    As always, please rate, review, and subscribe. Come hang out with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Email us at thedarkroastpod@gmail.com     As always, may you be stronger than the coffee you drink.   

Matt and Todd go waaay back before they were born. Were any of these songs played at our parents' wedding reception? Did Stephen Stills jinx the Vikings and Browns? You'll find out in this week's With A Bullet...

Three Oklahoman's will for ever be attached to the Country Music Icon, Johnny Cash for Three separate and different reasons. Take a few minutes and learn about these three Oklahoman's.

CW: Ableism, Sexual Assault It’s another Home Invasion Week on Pod Sematary! This time both films Chris & Kelsey are watching star “champion" heroines with disabilities! The Classic Film: Wait Until Dark (1967) "A recently blinded woman is terrorized by a trio of thugs while they search for a heroin-stuffed doll they believe is in her apartment" (IMDb.com). Audrey Hepburn cranks up the melodrama opposite a very creepy, young Alan Arkin in this influential classic, and what seems like a simple heist drama quickly turns to horror when a convoluted plan gets out of hand. The Modern Film: Hush (2016) "A deaf and mute writer who retreated into the woods to live a solitary life must fight for her life in silence when a masked killer appears at her window" (Netflix). Horror super-couple Mike Flanagan (writer/director) and Kate Siegel (writer/actress) are at it again with a pretty fantastic bottle-movie that manages to reinvigorate what has lately been a tired subgenre. Plus! —The first trailer for Doctor Sleep, a movie that somehow manages to be a sequel to both the Shining film AND book!? —A re-remake of Black Christmas announced via poster? Get more at podsematary.com! Read our afterthoughts for this episode at https://twitter.com/PodSematary/status/1140485220052791296 Audio Sources "Argo" produced by Warner Bros, et al. "Club Dread" produced by Broken Lizard Industries, et al. "Edward Scissorhands" produced by Twentieth Century Fox "Homie the Clown" (The Simpsons S06E15) produced by Gracie Films & 20th Century Fox Television "Hush" produced by Intrepid Pictures & Blumhouse Productions "Hush" written by Joe South and performed by Deep Purple "I Know What You Did Last Summer" produced by Mandalay Entertainment & Summer Knowledge LLC "Knock Three Times" written by L. Russell Brown & Irwin Levine and performed by Dawn "Neverending Story" produced by Constantin Film, et al. "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones "Rush Rush" written by Peter Lord and performed by Paul Abdul "Wait Until Dark" produced by Warner Bros. "The Yada Yada" (Seinfeld S08E19) produced by Shapiro/West Productions & Castle Rock Entertainment

Invite the neighbors over and relax with a 1970s classic. This week, Dan, Rachel, and Michael tear down walls to tell the story of “Knock Three Times,” by Tony Orlando and Dawn. Find out if Dawn is one person, two people, or just a concept.Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. Follow us on Twitter (@story_song), Instagram (storysongpodcast), and Facebook (thestorysongpodcast). THE STORY SONG PODCAST isa member of the Forge Audio Network.

Queen [00:26] a side: "Killer Queen" b side: "Flick of the Wrist" Elektra Records E-45226 1974 Totally killer. Queen's first foray onto the American charts, reaching #12 on the Hot 100. And it won Freddie Mercury his first Ivor Novello Award. Steve Martin (and the Toot Uncommons) [06:41] a side: "King Tut" b side: "Sally Goodin/Hoedown at Alice's" Warner Bros. Records WBS 8577 1978 The pinnacle of comedy as far as my adolescent self was concerned. Lita Ford [13:44] a side: "Kiss Me Deadly (Special Radio Version)" b side: "Kiss Me Deadly (LP Version)" RCA Records 6866-7 1988 From the promo copy on the back of the sleeve: "If early sales are any indication, she just might be the female Whitesnake." says Bob Bell, New Releases Buyer, Wherehouse Entertainment. Indeed. Dawn [21:46] a side: "Knock Three Times" b side: "Home" Bell Records 938 1970 Yes, the label just says "Dawn". Paul Simon [28:28] a side: "Kodachrome" b side: "Tenderness" Columbia Records 4-45859 1973 I think there's a filter for that. Round Robin [34:58] a side: "Land of a Thousand Dances (The Na Na Song)" b side: "Yea Yea" Domain Records DM 1420 1965 Los Angeles's own dance-craze recordmeister Round Robin. The Mar-Keys [39:59] a side: "Last Night" b side: "Night Before" Satellite S-107 1960 The first house band for Stax records, featuring Charles Axton on sax and Steve Cropper on... second organ. Chic [44:48] a side: "Le Freak" b side: "Savoir Faire" Atlantic Records 3519 1978 According to Nile Rogers, the chorus was originally going to be "Fuck Off" but you can't get a smash radio hit with that kind of title. Music behind the DJ: "Quentin's Theme (from Dark Shadows)" by Joe Reisman and his Orchestra.

A CEO’s Virtual Mentor Episode 16 "Turnarounds, Veterans, and a Tribute to Senator John McCain" with Don Brandt, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle West  Interview with Don Brandt, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle West (Ticker: PNW) and the turnaround of the company’s principal subsidiary, regulated utility Arizona Public Service through regulatory processes; also hiring military veterans and reservists; and, a tribute to the late Senator John McCain.  This episode is dedicated to our military veterans and to the memory of Senator John McCain of Arizona. Welcome to Episode 16. I joined Don Brandt, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle West, more commonly known as Arizona Public Service, under azure Phoenix skies in early March of 2018. $3.5 bln revenue Pinnacle West Capital Corp. is an energy holding company based in Phoenix, Arizona, has consolidated assets of about $17 billion, about 6,200 megawatts of generating capacity and 6,300 employees in Arizona and New Mexico. Through its principal subsidiary, Arizona Public Service, the Company provides retail electricity service to nearly 1.2 million Arizona homes and businesses.  This episode is dedicated to our military veterans and to the memory of Senator John McCain of Arizona.  Arizona Public Service has its origins within a storied past. Natural and man-made infrastructure were key to the settlement of the western US and provide the backdrop or dramatic context for wild west legend and lore. Railroads access, river crossings, mining, water resources, and power generation were antecedent admixtures to the conditions for statehood in the west. Arizona Public Service was founded five years after the infamous gunfight at OK Corral and a quarter century before Arizona became a state. The company has served Arizona for more than 125 years.  Thanks for listening.  We can’t improve without your feedback – write us through our website www.LeadershipLyceum.com and subscribe on iTunes.  See you next time. Program Guide Episode 16 Turnarounds, Veterans, and a Tribute to Senator John McCain with Don Brandt, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle West  0:30     Introduction to Episode 16 2:12     Leading a turnaround of the utility through more effective regulatory processes 5:17     Break 1 5:33     Broader historical context for the setting of the turnaround 12:06   Break 2 12:23   Managing decisions and divestiture of non-regulated diversified assets 14:47   Hiring Military Veterans and Reservists 18:30   Break 3 18:53   Don Brandt and Tony Orlando - Tribute to Senator John McCain 26:31   The End Biographies of Guests Mr. Donald Brandt Donald Brandt is Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle West and Arizona Public Service (APS). In 2009, Brandt was elected to Pinnacle West’s board of directors and promoted to Chairman, President and CEO of Pinnacle West and Chairman and CEO of APS. Before assuming these responsibilities, Brandt held several leadership positions with the company, including APS president, executive vice president and chief financial officer. He again added the title of president of APS in 2013. Prior to joining Pinnacle West in 2002, Brandt gained 20 years of power industry experience. He served as senior vice president and chief financial officer at Ameren Corporation, a St. Louis-based energy company. Prior to Ameren, he was at Price Waterhouse & Co., where he provided accounting, audit and consulting services to Fortune 500 public companies.  A recognized industry leader, Brandt currently serves as chairman of the Nuclear Energy Institute and vice chairman of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations. He also sits on the board of the Edison Electric Institute. Brandt is a leader in the community as well, serving on the boards of the McCain Institute, the Phoenix Art Museum and the Nature Conservancy in Arizona.  Brandt earned his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from St. Louis University.   Mr. Tony Orlando Tony Orlando is one of America’s most endearing and enduring iconic stars.  2017 finds Tony bringing his exhilarating energy, warmth and humor to a tour of live concert shows across the nation as he celebrates over five decades as a beloved entertainer. 2016 found Tony collecting a dizzying number of top honors. These include the Casino Entertainer of the Year Award, recipient of the “Best All Around Entertainer” Las Vegas which he has won a total of four times, and previously three times in Atlantic City; Jukebox Artist of the Year Award from the Amusement and Music Owners Association of New York; The Ellis Island Medal of Honor one of the nation’s most prestigious awards; The Bob Hope Award for excellence in entertainment from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society honoring his efforts on behalf of our nation’s veterans. Tony’s tireless work on behalf of our veterans led to his being named Honorary Chairman at the 40th Anniversary at the NAM-POW’s Homecoming Celebration at the Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library in 2014. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Eisenhower Foundation as well as Honorary Chairman of Snowball Express, an organization that serves the children of our fallen military heroes. Tony also hosts the Congressional Medal of Honor dinner every year in Dallas to honor our Medal of Honor recipients. He has also served as the Master of Ceremonies at the Secretary of Defense Freedom Awards at the Pentagon.  Few entertainers have excelled in so many realms as Tony has: a top selling recording artist, songwriter, concert headliner, network television star, Motion Picture actor, Broadway performer and author. Tony was also GM and Vice President of CBS-Music Division April-Blackwood Music from 1966-1970. He represented such songwriters as James Taylor, Laura Nyro, Blood Sweat and Tears and signed and produced Barry Manilow’s first recording while working for the legendary Clive Davis. Grammy Nominee Tony Orlando has sold millions of records, including five number one hits: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round The Ole Oak Tree,” “Knock Three Times,” “Candida,” “My Sweet Gypsy Rose” and “He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You).”  “Tie A Yellow Ribbon” was the number one Billboard Song of 1973 and became Orlando’s theme song, and grew into an American anthem of hope and homecoming, reunion and renewal. He has 2 Platinum albums, 3 Gold albums and 15 Top 40 Hits. Tony Orlando and Dawn rank among the Top 100 Billboard Magazine artists of all-time.  The enormously popular Tony Orlando and Dawn television variety show ran for four seasons, from 1973 to 1977, on CBS.  The show catapulted Tony Orlando and Dawn from popular recording artists into major stars. Tony Orlando and Dawn was the first multi-racial singing group to star in a network television series.  Tony is still one of the most popular live concerts artists, and has headlined around the world and entertained for five US Presidents.  Like a painter, Tony is an artist who steps onto a stage as if it were a blank canvas. Each show he weaves colorful emotions set to music touching the deepest part of a person’s heart. A 2016 review says it best, “The truth is: Tony Orlando is more than a singer. He has the ability to reach an audience, touch us inside, and connect with us on a higher level with his voice, style, and values.” Tony is a recipient of three American Music Awards and two People’s Choice Awards for best male entertainer. For outstanding achievements to the entertainment industry Tony was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Orlando has a wife Francine, a daughter Jenny and a son Jon.   Thomas B. Linquist Your host Thomas B. Linquist is the Founder and Managing Partner of Lyceum Leadership Consulting and Lyceum Leadership Productions. Over his 16 years in management and leadership consulting he has served a wide array of industrial clients.  This includes leadership assessment and search for chief executive officers, chief financial officers, chief operating officers and boards of directors.  He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and over his 27-year career has served in a variety of roles: as an engineer with Shell Oil Company, a banker with ABN AMRO Bank, and as treasurer was the youngest corporate officer in the 150+ year history at Peoples Energy Company in Chicago.  He is an expert on hiring and promotion decisions and leadership development.  Over the course of his search career, he has interviewed thousands of leaders.  Please subscribe to the Leadership Lyceum in the podcast section at iTunes which will enable future content to come to you automatically. Rate us and spread the word among your fellow executives and board colleagues. Subscribe to the podcast at iTunes: https://t.co/a70rtSiQnW or SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/thomas-linquist Follow Leadership Lyceum on:          Our website: www.LeadershipLyceum.com          LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-linquist-682997          Twitter: @LeaderLyceum https://twitter.com/LeaderLyceum Email us: info@LeadershipLyceum.com Please subscribe to the Leadership Lyceum at iTunes which will enable future content to come to you automatically.  Rate us and spread the word among your fellow executives and board colleagues.   Your host Thomas B. Linquist is the Founder and Managing Partner of Lyceum Leadership Consulting and Lyceum Leadership Productions. Over his 16 years in management and leadership consulting he has served a wide array of industrial clients.  This includes leadership assessment and search for chief executive officers, chief financial officers, chief operating officers and boards of directors.  He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and over his 27-year career has served in a variety of roles: as an engineer with Shell Oil Company, a banker with ABN AMRO Bank, and as treasurer was the youngest corporate officer in the 150+ year history at Peoples Energy Company in Chicago.  He is an expert on hiring and promotion decisions and leadership development.  Over the course of his search career, he has interviewed thousands of leaders.  Please subscribe to the Leadership Lyceum in the podcast section at iTunes which will enable future content to come to you automatically. Rate us and spread the word among your fellow executives and board colleagues.   Program Disclaimer The only purpose of the podcasts is to educate, inform and entertain. The information shared is based on the collection of experiences of each of the guests interviewed and should not be considered or substituted for professional advice. Guests who speak in this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and neither The Leadership Lyceum LLC nor any company providing financial support endorses or opposes any particular content, recommendation or methodology discussed in this podcast. This podcast Leadership Lyceum: A CEO’s Virtual Mentor has been a production of The Leadership Lyceum LLC. Copyright 2018. All rights reserved.

En 1971 el 15 de Mayo, 5 semanas en primer lugar.Hasta que le dijeron... Con Permisito, con permisito.

En 1971 el 15 de Mayo, 5 semanas en primer lugar.Hasta que le dijeron... Con Permisito, con permisito.

America attempted a nationwide ban on the sale of alcohol to try to transform a basic habit of millions of people. Prohibition was introduced from 1920 -1933. This documentary tells the story of speakeasies, moonshine and the crime families and gangsters that ran the underground sale of liquor in Chicago and other cities. (First Broadcast 1981)

If you want to download the show manually (instead of using a podcast aggregater such as Itunes) then right-click on this link: http://media.libsyn.com/media/bbdp/bbdp42.mp3 and choose SAVE TARGET AS to save the file to your hard drive. In this time of economic downturn with Walt Disney World seemingly, battening down the hatches for a slow down in business by cutting back on some of its live entertainment groups, it is nice to hear that some folks from the Adventurers Club and Comedy Warehouse may have other jobs on property, I recently leaned that Carol, a talented keyboardist who worked at the Comedy Warehouse, got a job at Rose & Crown Pub, while I was quite pleased to hear this my next thought was, "Does that mean that Pam Brodie has went into full retirement? (she works two days a week in a sort of semi-retirement position), or are they getting rid of Leon Gregory?", it then occurred to me that perhaps there was another option too perhaps they would add some earlier sets, I then realized in the current economic climate that was quite unlikely, and when I got the opportunity to chat with some other fans asked if any of them had heard what the story was, unfortunately it turns out they are getting rid of Leon, in fact his last day has come and gone. Unfortunately times of unemployment seem to be an unavoidable fact of life for most musicians. You know, when you think about it Walt Disney World allows an almost unheard of opportunity for musicians to have regular work without having to travel. I'll miss Leon and hope he lands on his feet, and with his talent and experience, think that he may have a better chace at that than most folks would in his situation, with some luck I may get to hear him play again someday. As for Carol I only caught her once, as for me I only made my first trip to the Comedy Warehouse for the first time last December (and decided I needed to visit it more on future trips, oh well, so much for that!) even from that brief exposure it was clear she is one talented individual. So the next time I'm at the pub in the Great Brittan Pavilion I'll enjoy Carol (or Pam Brodie if it is one of her days) but I'll pause and think of Leon Gregory in a silent toast to him. As I recounted on this episode I first saw Leon perform on the "Trip without a camera" (Celebration 25), but the set in this episode was recorded a few weeks later when I was on a trip where I was able to stop and listen for a full set (RADP 12).  linksThe Let's Talk About Disney Forums:http://www.letstalkaboutdisney.com/LTADForum/index.php The Mousin it up! subsection of LTADhttp://www.letstalkaboutdisney.com/LTADForum/forumdisplay.php?f=64The Yahoo group for the bigbrian-nc.com site and NC Disney news is at:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/disneypodcast/ Steve Soares fine site of WDW entertainment schedules:http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/ songsThe Extraordinary Leon Gregory 1. unknown2. pub Medley It’s A Long, long way to Tipperary I want a rotten song Roll out the Barrel I’m Henry the Eighth I am 3. I can’t see me lovin nobody but you4. Last Train to Clarksville 5. Hello, Dolly! 6. Somewhere Beyond the Sea7. Sweet Caroline8. Piano Man 9. Knock Three Times 10. Don’t let the Sun go Down on Me11. The Sunny Side of the Street12. Lady Madonna 13. I love you just the way you are14. unknown pub song 15. Me and Bobby McGee16. King of the Road17. Oh Mandy 18. Reelin’ in the Years 19. House of the Rising Sun20. That’ll be the Day 21. Spinning Wheel 22. I Write The Songs Selected photosOctober 13, 2007      VideoAfter the first verse of "knock three times" I knew I wanted a video on the next go around of the "knocking".http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xtm_t2XToiA http://www.youtube.com/v/Xtm_t2XToiA&rel=1feedback? Questions? Please.... E-mail Me martsolf@mindspring.com